The Spaniard takes temporary charge of the side for the foreseeable future, with his first game on Tuesday evening when Liverpool visit Stamford Bridge.

Saltor conceded that he has been thrown in the deep end and it will be a challenge.

“Well first of all I have to say it is a sad day because Graham and Billy are leaving,’ Bruno said of the departing duo at his first pre-match press conference.

“They brought me to this great club and first and foremost, they are two top coaches, top people, top human beings and how I see it things is I have to be as professional as I can for the team.

“My job now is to guide the players, to help the players and to prepare for the game against Liverpool as best as we can.

‘It’s really important right now for us to just focus day by day. How much we can control, what we can affect and right now what we can control is how hard we train today, how we play tomorrow and then after that we will see where we go from there.

“If I'm here, it's because club thought it was the right step. I spoke to the board and they have been very supportive with me.

“Of course, it's a massive challenge. I have a lot of experience, I will try to guide the players and I feel I can really help the younger players.”

Tuesday's game between the Blues and the Reds in London kicks off at 21:00.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport