Potter's 1st game as Chelsea manager ends 1-1 vs Salzburg

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By Associated Press | Sep 15, 2022
Chelsea's head coach Graham Potter watches his players during the Champions League, Group E soccer match between Chelsea FC and FC Salzburg, at Stamford Bridge in London Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Leila Coker)

Graham Potter's first game as Chelsea manager ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw at home against Salzburg in the ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/topic/chelsea"> Champions League

Raheem Sterling, deployed as an attacking left wing back in an early tactical call by Potter, curled home a fine finish to give="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/topic/chelsea"> Chelsea < the lead in the 48th minute at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's Saul, left, controls the ball as Salzburg's Bernardo defends during the Champions League, Group E soccer match between Chelsea FC and FC Salzburg, at Stamford Bridge in London Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Leila Coker)

Chelsea failed to put away a number of half-chances and was made to pay by the Austrian champions, who equalized through Noah Okafor in the 75th.

Having lost 1-0 at Dinamo Zagreb last week, Chelsea has just one point from its opening two matches and now faces back-to-back matches against AC Milan after the international break.

Salzburg has drawn both of its games 1-1.

It was Potter's first experience of the="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/topic/chelsea"> Champions League

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