Chelsea manager Graham Potter has responded to the boos from the supporters after their defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues extended their winless run to five matches across all competitions after going down 1-0 to the Saints on Saturday evening.
The supporters expressed their displeasure with the result at the full-time whistle, with the Blues currently sitting ten points adrift of the top four.
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"After a 1-0 defeat at home, any criticism you get is understandable," Potter explained. "We've had a tough period and are integrating young players into the Premier League. When results don't go your way it's tough.
"I'm not arrogant enough to say that their opinion isn't worth articulating. My job is to help the team and work through a team period.
"The truth is we took as step back with our performance in the first half. Our response in the second half was good, but it wasn't enough."
"It was, certainly in the first half. Returning from the Champions League and we had to make some changes, we lose a bit of fluidity and cohesion. "
Southampton mixed the game well but our performance wasn't what we wanted in the first half and I take as much responsibility in that. Second half was good and we deserved a goal. But when you don't, it's obviously difficult."
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