Reece James responds to Graham Potter sack claims after Chelsea’s loss to Spurs

Reece James insists Graham Potter’s ability is ‘definitely not questionable’ following Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.

Reece James has backed Graham Potter to get Chelsea out of their rut (Getty)

Chelsea’s woeful form continues as second-half goals from Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane sealed the win for Spurs.

The result leaves Chelsea without a win in their last six matches and is their third consecutive defeat in all competitions.

Pressure will also grow on Potter’s position at Stamford Bridge but James is adamant that the former Brighton manager is the right man to improve Chelsea’s situation.

‘Nothing happens overnight,’ James told beIN Sport after Chelsea’s defeat to Spurs.

‘We don’t just wake up tomorrow and we’re out of the situation we’re in, it’s going to take weeks and months to get to where we’re meant to be.

‘But we’re all on the same page, we’re sticking together and that’s a big positive.’

Graham Potter’s Chelsea are now without a win in six games (Getty)

Asked if Potter is as good as previous Chelsea managers he’s played under, James replied: ‘Yeah, for sure.

‘Everyone has seen how good of a manager he is. That showed when he was at Brighton and they were in and around top four.

‘His ability is definitely not questionable.

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly was in the stands for Chelsea’s defeat to Spurs (PA)

‘He’s in a similar position to us players – we’re the ones out there on the pitch performing – so just as much stick he gets the players are playing as well, we’re in it together.

‘I think it’s hard to say, it’s not like we’re not trying, we’re giving it our all but results are simply not going our way at the moment.

‘It’s not like the players are sacking it, or anything like this, we’re working hard, it’s just results are not falling our way at the moment.’

Graham Potter provides update on Chelsea superstar after Spurs defeat

Graham Potter hopes Thiago Silva is not seriously injured after the Chelsea defender was forced off in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Tottenham.

The 38-year-old Brazilian appeared to hurt his left knee when he tackled Harry Kane in the first half and had to be substituted.

Wesley Fofana came on for Silva, who has been in brilliant form for Chelsea.

Speaking after another disappointing loss, Potter said: “I’m not sure. Hopefully it’s not too serious but I haven’t spoken to the doctor enough to have a diagnosis for you.”

Chelsea have a 32-man squad after spending over £500million on 17 new players this season.

Marc Cucurella, Mateo Kovacic, David Datro Fofana, Carney Chukwumeka and Trevoh Chalobah were all left out of the squad – with Cesar Azpilicueta, Armando Broja, Edouard Mendy, N’Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic out injured.

Potter confirmed that only Kovacic missed the Spurs game through illness.

“Mateo was ill,” he said. “The rest were unfortunate to be out of the squad.”