Chelsea interim head coach Bruno Saltor says it has been a “difficult 24 hours for all of us” after Graham Potter’s sacking.
Potter and assistant coach Billy Reid left the club on Sunday after only 31 games.
Bruno and Reid were part of Potter’s coaching staff at Brighton and joined Chelsea with him in September.
“It’s been really difficult, at every single level, especially emotionally,” said Bruno.
“You have to do the press conference, you have to deal with the players – it’s hard.
“My relationship with Graham and Billy, and how it affects families – it’s difficult to deal with that.
“It’s a sad day for the staff because Graham and Billy are two top coaches and top human beings.
“I have to be as professional as I can and try to help and guide the players. I’m just focusing on what I can control and going day by day.”
When Chelsea confirmed the changes, they issued a statement which said Potter has “agreed to collaborate with the club to facilitate a smooth transition”.
Asked what that means, former Brighton defender Bruno said: “It probably means that I’m here right now, trying to keep the process going. We’re just trying to collaborate as best we can.
“Graham did an amazing job. Football is a really complex business and we have to keep going.”
Potter was sacked with Chelsea 11th in the Premier League after Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa.
They are 12 points off the top four with 10 games of the season remaining, beginning with Tuesday’s match at home to Liverpool.
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