“It is very simple,” said the Chelsea boss. “We are looking for the best. It’s no secret we have lost four from the staff – one assistant, one fitness coach, one scout and one goalkeeping coach – and we have checked all the possibilities. It is easier to do it before the season but we are handling the situation very well and we will find them. I want to do it as soon as possible.
“Henk has a very good record as assistant at Barcelona. I have met him, he is a nice person and I like his style of football. First I decide how I want the team to play and then we look for the right person.”