Jamie Carragher warns Brighton boss Potter over Chelsea role

Chelsea identified Potter as their top target after sacking Thomas Tuchel this morning.

Potter is understood to be meeting with Chelsea owner Ted Boahly today after Albion gave the London club permission to speak with him.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said he fears that Potter could be sacked if he suffers a poor run of results if appointed at Chelsea.

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Carragher told Sky Sports: "Chelsea are a very ruthless club and I'm not sure Potter is the right fit.

"Chelsea are saying they want to do things differently in the future in terms of having a coach in charge rather than a manager, or that they do things behind the scenes differently. But if I was Potter, I would find that very hard to believe.

"They've just got rid of a manager six games into the season. Of course, it's a huge step up in his managerial career and Chelsea are still one of the top clubs.

Thomas Tuchel was sacked this morning. Picture from PA (Image: PA)

“They are still world champions right now, but you fear for Potter that he'll be in the same boat as every other Chelsea manager has for the last 10 years.

"Unless he gets results instantly they'll be getting themselves another new manager in 12 months. Maybe that will change with Potter, but if I was him on the back of what they've done with Tuchel, I'd be very wary.

"Sooner or later though, he will move on from Brighton because he's done a brilliant job there, everyone loves the football his team plays.

"I don't think he can turn this opportunity down, but I wouldn't be falling for 'Chelsea are going to do things differently in the future' if that comes up in discussions.

"If I was a Chelsea supporter and you asked me who I'd like to see manage my club, I'd go for Mauricio Pochettino."