Bruno Saltor, the interim manager of Chelsea, has expressed "frustration" over Graham Potter's dismissal after only six months of a six-year contract, suggesting that the former manager should have been given more time to complete the long-term project that has just begun.
The 2-0 loss to Aston Villa at home over the weekend, which sent Chelsea into the bottom half of the Premier League standings, served as Potter's resignation's final straw.
Even though they were making progress in the Champions League, Chelsea had only won seven of their 22 Premier League games under Potter's leadership since early September after being held at home by relegation-threatened Everton in their final matchup before the March international break.
But being new to the club and dealing with 14 new players who were all playing at Stamford Bridge for the first time made it difficult enough to merely figure out how to play.
Prior to the crucial Premier League matchup against an equally underwhelming Liverpool on Tuesday night, Bruno admitted that there was irritation since processes take time.
"We are all aware of the circumstances. Nonetheless, it is what it is, and we must concentrate on Liverpool. I can't help but think about the past when I'm in the present. I'm not really sure what was promised to Graham. It is a sad day, and the past 24 hours have been trying for all of us—staff and family.
In an effort to "attempt to keep the process continuing," Chelsea kept assistant Bjorn Hamberg from the previous coaching staff and Bruno, who spent seven years becoming into a cult icon at Brighton before joining Potter in west London.
"Graham performed a fantastic job, in my opinion. The caliber of a person Graham is is known to the athletes. As they have done from the beginning, they will accept responsibility. Simply put, I just want them to be nearby and encouraging. Everyone is aware that Chelsea is working on a challenging assignment. Graham took part in it, and so did we. I don't believe the club's position has altered.
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