Chelsea boss Graham Potter gives verdict on costly Joao Felix red card in Fulham defeat | Football | Sport

Chelsea boss Graham Potter admitted Joao Felix’s debut red card ‘changed the game’ as the Blues were beaten by west London rivals Fulham. 

“We responded well but the red card changes the game. We could do better than we did on their goal and that’s what cost us. Really disappointed to lose,” Potter said after the game. 

“There’s a reaction from the side and it’s a forwards tackle, shall we say, and there was too much malice in it. I understand why he’s sent off. It’s another blow. The hits just keep coming at the moment. That’s how it is. He was really good and you could see his quality in the game so it’s doubly disappointing for us.

“It’s tough. I feel for the supporters and the players and everyone at the club. We have to just keep going. We have to keep working. There’s no other solution, move to the next match and try to get three points.”

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