Chelsea sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart addressed the squad at the Cobham training base on Monday.

According to interim boss Bruno Saltor, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors have met with the players to explain the club’s strategy in their search for a new manager.

The sporting directors briefed Chelsea stars on the circumstances surrounding Graham Potter’s removal and plans for the immediate future.

The pair are leading the recruitment process to find a replacement for Potter, who was sacked on Sunday after only 31 games in charge.

“They (Winstanley and Stewart) are trying to describe the situation, trying to be supportive with the players,” said Saltor. “It’s not an easy situation for anyone. What we need to do is just be together, communicate well. That’s what they tried.”