Assistant first-team coach Jose Morais, who arrived last year as part of Jose Mourinho’s management staff, has taken a one-year sabbatical to become manager of Saudi Arabian team Al-Shabbab.

The scouting and analysis part of Morais’s role will be covered by head of analysis and opposition scout James Melbourne for the 2014/15 season.

Melbourne will report directly into Jose Mourinho and be responsible for co-ordinating the analysis on forthcoming opposition, working with scouts Mick McGiven and Paul McGiven and supported by the analysis team.

Joining Chelsea’s staff is Carlos Lalin, who arrives as assistant first-team fitness coach and gym manager, having previously worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid. He will work closely with assistant first-team coach Rui Faria, overseeing the coordination of the new gym area at the training ground, as well as assisting the Under-21s and medical department.

All at Chelsea welcome Carlos to the club, and wish Jose Morais the best of luck for the forthcoming season.