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

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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 Champions League on Wednesday, leaving the English team facing an uphill task to advance from its group.

Raheem Sterling, deployed as an attacking left wing back in an early tactical call by Potter, curled home a fine finish to give Chelsea the lead in the 48th minute at Stamford Bridge.

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