Chelsea 'gave everything and you can't ask for more'

05.04.2023 - 05:23 thenationalnews.com

Chelsea's interim coach Bruno Saltor said his beleaguered players are trying their best as their poor goalscoring record was on display again in a 0-0 draw with Liverpool on Tuesday.

There was little to suggest much had changed in the 48 hours since Bruno replaced Graham Potter, who was sacked on Sunday after failing to turn the team's fortunes around.

Potter's spell in charge had been dogged by the inability to score, with Stamford Bridge having seen the fewest goals of any Premier League ground this season.

The trend continued on Tuesday. "Yes, we created enough chances to win the game, two goals disallowed," Saltor told reporters. "The boys gave everything, they played with their heart and you can't ask for more." "It's been really difficult for them.

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