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The Chelsea head coach faces the media this afternoon ahead of tomorrow's trip to Leicester City in the Premier League.

After an incredibly testing 15 months in which the England international has had to overcome knee and hamstring injuries, he is finally back to his best. He is happy around the place and wants to help the team, that is normal with Mason. When he arrived, he was in the middle of a pre-season campaign but day by day, he is getting stronger, so there a chance he can play. Focus now turns to who Chelsea could face in the quarter-finals as this season’s European journey continues. Then the more good players we have the better. He wants the team to win, be injury free, and play football. The best way is to defend well, attack well, and then they result in you scoring goals and winning. It got tricky in terms of him and the imapct on the team. But we have to be balanced. We will get the latest from the Chelsea head coach on all the team news, including whether Reece James and Mason Mount are in contention to feature. The boys have stuck together through a bad time which is good but we have to start again against Leicester. The Blues travel to the King Power Stadium off the back of victories over Leeds United and Borussia Dortmund.

Chelsea news: Mason Mount's future in west London is firmly up for debate with new contract negotiations hitting multiple stumbling blocks in the last six ...

I know it is an important time for him and an important contract. "Ultimately it is between the club and Mason. Contract talks stalling has seen several Premier League clubs take notice, with Liverpool recently linked along with Manchester United in the Mount transfer race. Despite a bright star under Potter, the England international has seen his form dip at the worst possible time, with contract talks ongoing. Chelsea boss Graham Potter has admitted he has made his feelings clear towards Mason Mount regarding his contract standoff with the club. Chelsea were able to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since October on Tuesday when they overcame Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last-16.

Graham Potter told the press that he thinks Mason Mount, 24, is 'a fantastic person' and that he is very much part of his plans for next season, despite the ...

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The contract, Potter said in his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea's trip to Leicester on Saturday, is 'between the club and Mason'. Due to the looming expiration of Mount's contract at the end of next season, if terms are not agreed, Chelsea will likely look to sell rather than let him move on for free in 2024. But despite this, Mount is yet to agreed a deal to extend his contract with the Blues, which is due to expire in the summer of 2024. Mount has had a dip in form this season, but his overall form has attracted a number of Premier League suitors should he chose to move on from his boyhood club 'My feelings for Mason are clear': Graham Potter reveals he is in conversation with Mason Mount about his new Chelsea contract – amid interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool and Newcastle

Chelsea will look to build on their victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League when they travel to Leicester.

They’ve been a bit unfortunate as well I think,” he said. “It’s our job to produce games and produce results. “I’m not getting carried away, it’s just two wins so we have to focus on Leicester.

Graham Potter has revealed that both Reece James and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are not available for Chelsea's clash at Leicester City on Saturday.

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The methods that brought Chelsea so much success over the years are now obsolete. They need to modernise to become a force in European football again, ...

Is Potter the right man to spearhead this new identity-shift? No longer burdened by the dopamine-riddled desire for immediate restitution, they’re free to breathe, and plan, and build. This is about evolution, and the manner in which Chelsea have resisted it for years. Not just within the walls of Stamford Bridge, but across most of elite football too. Chelsea must now try and do the same. Chelsea had won just their third match in 2023, but the last two were on the bounce, suggesting that finally, mercifully, Potter and his team had turned a corner. Only progression to the Champions League quarter-finals would be enough to sheath the sword of Damocles hanging over his head, albeit temporarily. Boehly is convincing a serial philanderess with a penchant for bad boys to settle down and buy a house with the sensible chap from down the road who’s handy with a paintbrush and drives a Prius. I’m not like the other guy. Tuesday evening began with the descension of yellow mist. Sure, it’s easy to be the laid back new boss. [Todd Boehly’s](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/todd-boehly) project has had teething problems.

Back-to-back wins quieten storm around the Blues boss, but injury woes remain a big problem.

He is happy around the place and wants to help the team, which is normal with Mason. He wants the team to win, be injury free, and play football.” “Reece has been ill, he hasn’t trained today, so he won’t make the game,” Potter said. “He still needs more time. The boys have been in a good place, with good spirit. “No, he won’t,” he said.

Chelsea have not given up hope of retaining Mount but have accepted that they may be forced to accept a sale in the summer if the 24-year-old academy graduate ...

He wants to help and the team to win. He is happy around the place and wants to help the team. He wants to be injury free and play football." These things have to be right for him and his family. I know it is an important time for him and an important contract. "I have spoken to him numerous times about his situation, football and life generally.

Graham Potter admitted the situation between Chelsea and Mason Mount was "complicated", as contract talks stall and interest for the player increases.

This has prompted the likes of [Liverpool](https://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-big-summer-transfer-market-liverpool-react-spending-rivals/blta7fbeef00aee9f2d), [Newcastle](https://www.goal.com/en/news/mason-mount-newcastle-magpies-join-liverpool-chelsea-star-contract-uncertainty/blt6dc02b1ad41fb115) and [Manchester United](https://www.goal.com/en/news/mason-mount-bidding-war-man-utd-now-want-chelsea-midfielder-face-strong-competition-liverpool-newcastle/blt58989c47003273df) to wait eagerly in the wings over a potential summer move. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Mount has suffered a drop in form this season, with just eight goal involvements in 32 matches across all competitions - a long way off the 29 he achieved last campaign. These things have to be right for him and his family. "I have spoken to him numerous times about his situation, football and life generally. [is yet to see any progress on a new proposal](https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-sell-mason-mount-summer-cant-strike-agreement-new-contract/blt1a3b88b6d0e8fa11). WHAT THEY SAID: "Ultimately it is between the club and Mason," the Chelsea manager said in a press conference.

Reece James will once again miss out on Chelsea's weekend Premier League fixture, with the talented defender still struggling for consistent minutes since ...

He wants to be injury-free, and play football.' But there is good news for those who have been patiently awaiting the return of the talismanic Frenchman, with Potter providing an updated timeline on his recovery. Potter also provided updates on long-term absentees, such as Thiago Silva, who will be out for a likely six weeks following an injury against Tottenham at the start of the month, and N'Golo Kante, who has been struggling with injury since August. He wants to help and the team to win. Potter added: 'He is happy around the place and wants to help the team, that's normal with Mason. The embattled Chelsea head coach shed light on a number of players that are unlikely to start against

Graham Potter says he is "not naive" about the future of midfielder Mason Mount, with the England star's contract expiring in the summer of 2024.

"These things have to be right for him and his family so it's important he makes his decision on that basis." "He's happy around the place and wants to help the team win. "My feelings for Mason are clear - I think he's a fantastic person firstly and I have spoken to him numerous times about his situation, his football and about life generally.

Graham Potter admitted Chelsea's Champions League last-16 triumph over Borussia Dortmund lifted a weight off his shoulders.

They’ve been a bit unfortunate as well I think,” he said. “It’s our job to produce games and produce results. “I’m not getting carried away, it’s just two wins so we have to focus on Leicester.

Graham Potter has hinted that 22-year-old Mykhailo Mudryk might be recalled to the Chelsea line-up against Leicester City.

Hopefully, the left-winger is now feeling more settled and determined to impress. He is a player we believe in a lot and is adapting to the new situation. He will be in the squad tomorrow and there is a chance he can play.” So to come in and hit the Premier League running is not easy to do. But day by day, and week by week, he is getting stronger. [Mykhailo ](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/mykhailo-mudryk/) [Mudryk ](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/tag/mykhailo-mudryk/)could be recalled to the Chelsea team against Leicester City.

Graham Potter has spoken about Mykhaylo Mudryk after the £87million January signing failed to make it off the bench during Chelsea's wins over Leeds and ...

They have to be ready, keep fighting, and make sure when the chance comes they are ready to play." That isn't to say they've not been really professional and supportive of the team. He will be in the squad tomorrow and there is a chance he can play." After rotating his forwards, Potter has settled on a front three of Kai Havertz, Joao Felix and Sterling for the past two games and has been rewarded with two victories. "Well, you just have to do the maths," he said. He came with a heavy burden of expectation after impressing for [Shakhtar Donetsk](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/shakhtar-donetsk) in the [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league), but has yet to find his feet at Chelsea. But Chelsea look set to be without Sterling for their trip to play Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday. When he arrived, he was at the start of a pre-season campaign really. "He certainly comes into the equation," Potter told reporters of Mudryk. But day by day, and week by week, he is getting stronger. After being given just 10 minutes at the end of the [journalist Simon Phillips](https://siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/p/mudryk-getting-the-cucurella-treatment).

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has confirmed that right-back Reece James will miss Saturday's trip to Leicester through illness.

So to come in and hit the Premier League running is not easy to do. "He certainly comes into the equation," Potter said. "Reece has been ill so hasn’t trained today," Potter told his pre-match press conference on Friday.

Mykhailo Mudryk hasn't featured in Chelsea's previous two matches and has started just three games since his January transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk.

"I have no doubt about Kai," Potter replied when asked if Havertz can become a consistent goalscorer for Chelsea. None more so than Kai Havertz, who has continuously been deployed as the number nine ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and David Datro Fofana. He can be an all-around fantastic attacking player." He impressed on his debut against [Liverpool](https://www.football.london/all-about/liverpool) – a cameo appearance off the bench – and then started against Fulham, West Ham, and Borussia Dortmund. We're positive about the future for him. "Hopefully, he can benefit from the time he's had. Sometimes you need a breather. [Mudryk](https://www.football.london/all-about/mykhaylo-mudryk) starred in the [Champions League](https://www.football.london/all-about/uefa-champions-league) group stage, he attracted interest from clubs across Europe. That has resulted in some questioning Potter's use of the Ukrainian. Sometimes you just need a bit of training time. "We're positive about him. Sometimes you have to take a step away.

Potter insisted during the week that his musical choices on the way into work had not changed to anything more uplifting after Chelsea stopped the rot with ...

That's not to say I am a disaster zone around the family.' I am the same as every Chelsea fan. 'It's not something I get too bogged down with.

The winger has struggled to make an impact since his £88million transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk in January and has not started since the first-leg defeat to ...

“You have to see defeat as an opportunity to improve. My kids are my kids, and I’m very fortunate to do the job I do. That’s not to say I’m a disaster zone around the family. “On the one hand you get criticised for showing no emotion, then when you say it’s hard when you lose, that becomes a real story. “But at the same time it’s not a straight road. It’s not just play and then everything happens in a linear way.

Graham Potter says Mykhailo Mudryk is simply going through a settling in stage at Chelsea, and regardless of his huge transfer fee, it will take as long as ...

‘He will be in the squad tomorrow and there is a chance he can play.’ ‘But at the same time, it’s not a straight road, it’s not just a play and everything happens in a linear way. ‘Sometimes you just need a bit of training time, you need a breather. We’re positive about the future for him. So we’re positive about him. [Graham Potter](https://metro.co.uk/tag/graham-potter/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) says [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://metro.co.uk/tag/mykhailo-mudryk/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) is simply going through a settling in stage at [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3), and regardless of his huge transfer fee, it will take as long as it takes.