Lacklustre Blues continue to slide

Disappointing defeat at home to Brighton leaves Blues boss under increasing pressure

Chelsea's miserable run of form continued on Saturday as they were beaten 4-1 at home by Brighton. The result leaves the Blues languishing in 10th place in the Premier League, just six points above the relegation zone. It is Chelsea's fourth defeat in their last five league games, and the pressure is now mounting on manager Graham Potter.

Potter under pressure

Potter has been in charge of Chelsea for just over a year, but he is already facing calls to be sacked. The Blues have won just nine of their 23 Premier League games under his leadership, and their performances have been largely underwhelming.

Chelsea's defeat to Brighton was particularly disappointing. The Blues were outplayed by a team that is currently 16th in the Premier League. Potter's decision to start Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ahead of Armando Broja was also questioned.

Chelsea's problems run deep

Chelsea's problems are not just down to Potter. The Blues have a bloated squad that is lacking in quality. The club's recruitment has been poor in recent years, and they have spent heavily on players who have failed to deliver.

Chelsea also have a number of players who are out of contract at the end of the season. The club is likely to lose a number of key players, including N'Golo Kante, Jorginho, and Mason Mount. This will further weaken a squad that is already struggling.

What next for Chelsea?

It is unclear what the future holds for Chelsea. Potter is under increasing pressure, and the club's hierarchy may decide to sack him if results do not improve soon.

Chelsea's next game is a trip to Fulham on Thursday. The Blues will be hoping to bounce back from their defeat to Brighton, but they will face a tough test against a team that is in good form.