'It doesn't discriminate with your status or how much money you earn': Graham Potter opens up on the mental health challenges managers face as the Chelsea boss recalls how he had to deal with losing his parents during his early months in charge of Brighto

Graham Potter opened up about the mental health challenges facing managers as he reflected on first learning about the intense scrutiny of life in the Premier League at Brighton.

Potter proved he can handle the increased exposure and managing in the Premier League as Brighton developed impressively under his stewardship but he also spoke candidly about the pressure managers are under.

‘Ultimately a little of what we are is bait for you guys,’ he said. ‘There is always somebody under pressure so there is a narrative there,’ he said.

‘You want to compare with the previous guy so there is always that going on.