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Graham Potter delivers Chelsea verdict on Wolves ahead of Diego Costa's Stamford Bridge return

Graham Potter delivers Chelsea verdict on Wolves ahead of Diego Costa's Stamford Bridge return

Chelsea play host to Wolves on Saturday at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

Chelsea welcome Wolves on Saturday in the Premier League and head coach Graham Potter has delivered his verdict as Diego Costa is set for his Stamford Bridge return.

The Blues have had a fantastic week and are looking to round it off in style when they host Wolves this weekend.

Last Saturday, Potter got his first win as head coach in a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, a late stunner from Conor Gallagher in the 90th minute was the difference.

In midweek Chelsea required a big win and performance against AC Milan after the sloppy start they'd had to their Champions League campaign.

A loss against Dinamo Zagreb and draw against Red Bull Salzburg saw the Blues sitting bottom of the group coming into this one, but they cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win against the Italian giants.

Goals from Wesley Fofana, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Reece James secured the three points.

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Reece James celebrating his goal against AC Milan. (Alamy)
Reece James celebrating his goal against AC Milan. (Alamy)

Now attention has turned towards the game against a manager-less Wolves side in the Premier League.

Earlier this week, the midlands side announced that they had sacked Bruno Lage after a slow start to the season, they will now be led by Steve Davis and James Collins for Saturday's match.

For the west London outfit, this game presents an opportunity to move into the top four ahead of Brighton and Hove Albion, who do not play until the evening kick-off against Tottenham.

On Friday afternoon Potter addressed the media in his pre-match press conference and was asked about the opposition.

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He responded: "A lot of talented players, can't control others situations (managerial sacking). We expect a tough game so we have to be ready and positive."

Wolves currently sit in 18th place and largely contributing to their downfall this season has been the struggle to score.

Raul Jimenez has suffered with a groin injury that has kept him out, and despite acquiring a new striker in Sasa Kalajdzic he picked up an injury to his ACL against Southampton.

This resulted in Wolves having to bring in a quickfire solution, and that man is former Chelsea forward Costa.

Diego Costa in Premier League action for Wolverhampton Wanderers against West Ham United. (Alamy)
Diego Costa in Premier League action for Wolverhampton Wanderers against West Ham United. (Alamy)

The Spaniard featured against West Ham United from the bench and will likely be involved against the Blues.

Speaking on the attacker's return to Stamford Bridge, Potter said: "We have a lot of respect for what he has achieved.

"He will come ready to play. Everybody knows at the club how good he's been. He's one of lots of talented players at Wolves that can hurt you, so we have to be ready."

He continued: "I'm not sure, I hope so (good reception). Always when players achieve something at the club you hope so. But that's not for me to decide."

The return will likely make the encounter that bit more fiery and Chelsea fans know best of all what Costa can deliver.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Chelsea, Premier League, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Diego Costa, Graham Potter