Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi insists he's "really sorry" for Graham Potter after being linked with the vacant position at Chelsea.
The Blues are in need of a new manager after Potter was relieved of his duties on Sunday, with Bruno Saltor taking interim charge. Chelsea suffered a 2-0 home loss to Aston Villa the day before Potter's exit, a result that leaves them 11th in the Premier League.
Ironically, De Zerbi replaced Potter when he was appointed by Brighton in September - as his predecessor left the Amex to take the Chelsea job. The highly-rated Seagulls manager is now being tipped to succeed Potter for the second time in the same season.
The Blues are in need of a new manager after Potter was relieved of his duties on Sunday, with Bruno Saltor taking interim charge. Chelsea suffered a 2-0 home loss to Aston Villa the day before Potter's exit, a result that leaves them 11th in the Premier League.
Ironically, De Zerbi replaced Potter when he was appointed by Brighton in September - as his predecessor left the Amex to take the Chelsea job. The highly-rated Seagulls manager is now being tipped to succeed Potter for the second time in the same season.