GRAHAM POTTER has already spoken to a number of his new Chelsea stars one-on-one and begged them to help unite the dressing room.
The 47-year-old penned a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge this week after the Blues agreed to pay Brighton around £20million in compensation to replace Thomas Tuchel following his sacking.
Potter's first game in charge had been due to be against Fulham on Saturday, but that was postponed due to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
In the absence of a game this weekend, the Englishman has already began trying to get to know his new players.
According to CBS Sports' Ben Jacobs, Potter has already spoken to a number of his Chelsea stars' one-on-one.
Jacobs adds that Potter has sought to emphasise the "importance of leadership and dressing room unity".
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The former Swansea chief has also been at pains to let players know his door will always be open to listen to their thoughts.
Potter has been eager to quickly understand the culture within the Stamford Bridge club.
The ex-Seagulls manager succeeded Champions League-winning coach Tuchel earlier this week.
Despite his previous success, Tuchel's popularity with his squad is said to have deteriorated.
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Chelsea's wide players are claimed to have grown to "hate" playing on the same side as the German's technical area… because of his constant moaning.
Tuchel's love life is also said to have become a hot topic of dressing room gossip.
The 49-year-old split with wife of 13 years Sissi, 46, earlier this year before dating Natalie Max, 35.
According to The Independent, it is even alleged some players changed their perception of Tuchel around the time he split with Sissi.
Tuchel's final game in charge was the 1-0 defeat at Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday night.
Potter will make his debut in the Stamford Bridge dugout next Wednesday when his new side take on RB Salzburg in the Champions League.
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