Five things you should know about new Chelsea coach, Potter

Football coach, Graham Potter, on Thursday, joined English club, Chelsea as head coach.

Potter joined Chelsea following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday and is to take charge of the team immediately.

Below are things you should know about Potter:

1. Potter, who hails from Solihull, UK, was born on 20 May 1975.

2. Before Chelsea, he was the head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion.

3. Potter began his managerial career with Östersunds FK, leading them to the final of Svenska Cupen in 2017 and beating Norrköping 4-1 to secure the trophy and qualification for the 2017/2018 Europa League.

4. Potter had a 13-year professional football playing career before he started coaching.

5. He signed a five-year contract with Chelsea.

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