Albion Coach Graham Potter Praises Jahanbakhsh’s Goal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Albion head coach Graham Potter praised a stunning equalizer from Alireza Jahanbakhsh following their 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Amex Stadium on New Year's day.
Chelsea took the lead after just 10 minutes thanks to a close range strike from Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta but Albion was always in the match and improved further after the break.
Substitute Alireza Jahanbakhsh levelled the scores with an excellent overhead kick. The Iranian international has now scored two goals in his last two matches, having failed net in his first 26.
Potter praised the skill shown by Jahanbakhsh to net the equalizer.
“He’s had a good week that’s for sure. It was a wonderful execution and it shows how things change so quickly in football,” said Potter.
“I spoke to him about why he didn’t start in the match against Chelsea. It was a bit tactical and having played on Saturday I didn’t think it was the right way to use him so quickly after he put so much into the Bournemouth game.
“He hasn’t had the game time he would like. He’s been frustrated, which is normal, but he’s been really professional - and just wants his chance. I like him a lot. His decision making is better and he’s got a knack of scoring goals,” he added.
