Bruno Saltor said he ‘could not ask for more’ from his players after the caretaker  manager oversaw a frustrating goalless draw against Liverpool in his first match in charge.

Chelsea created numerous goalscoring chances against Liverpool but were unable to convert them.

“We created enough chances to win the game,” Saltor said. “Two goals disallowed. The boys gave everything, they played with their heart. You can’t ask for more.

“I know they miss chances. But what the they could affect the most was the attitude and the effort, that was there.

“They score a lot of goals in training. But coming to a game is completely different.

“It’s been really difficult for them. It’s not the first time they been in this situation this season. As a player you invest a lot in the manager. There’s been good relationships with Graham and the players. The players have suffered as well.”

Asked if he would be in charge of Saturday’s game against Wolves, Saltor added: “As it stands I expect to go home and rest, focus on day by day.

“The owners know the staff are going to be as professional as we can, to represent this club as best we can. We know the standards here.

“The only thing i can say is I am happy with performance for players, going through a difficult season for them, coming back from the news the last few days ins incredible as shows they can focus.

“I won’t say anything to the bosses, difficult one, I need to relax and stay calm. It is a day by day job tyring to help the boys and the staff. We have to stick together, so many new faces and is day by day.”