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Chelsea’s co-sporting directors have explained the club’s strategy in their search for a new manager to the squad, according to interim boss Bruno Saltor.
Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart addressed the squad at the team’s Cobham training base on Monday to brief them on the circumstances surrounding Graham Potter’s removal and plans for the immediate future.
Bruno, 42, revealed: “They [Winstanley and Stewart] are trying to describe the situation, trying to be supportive with the players.
“It’s not an easy situation for anyone. What we need to do is just be together, communicate well. That’s what they tried.”
Bruno oversaw a goalless draw against Liverpool on Tuesday with the club determined to undertake a more thorough approach to finding their next boss than previously.
It has been reported that former manager and Frank Lampard could be asked to step in until the end of the season, with possible complications surrounding one of the leading contenders Julian Nagelsmann.
Ex-Spain coach Luis Enrique, another frontrunner, reportedly flew into London on Wednesday to meet with club officials.
Bruno played a slightly altered system against Liverpool to the one used in the final games under Potter, with the returning N’Golo Kante coming into a central-midfield three alongside Mateo Kovacic and record-signing Enzo Fernandez.
The Blues travel to Wolves on Saturday looking for a vital three points in their hunt for European football next term.
