Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has just been speaking to Chelsea TV and his words don't paint the prettiest of pictures of life at the club.

"The facts of the matter remain that Chelsea Football Club is in trouble. The results are not good. There obviously seems to be a palpable discord between manager and players. We feel it was time to act.

"The owner is forced to make what was a very tough decision for the good of the club.

"Make no mistake about it, Chelsea Football Club, one of the biggest clubs in the world, is one point above relegation in the English Premier League. And that's not good enough.

"Anybody, any fan, who loves the club or has any affiliation with the club can understand this club is in trouble. Something needed to be done."