The former Seagulls skipper will have interim command at home to Liverpool after Graham Potter was sacked. Bruno said he did not know what would happen after that but reports suggest Chelsea will take their time over a new appointment. He has also admitted to frustration the project led by Potter was not allowed more time. Chelsea have fixtures at Wolves on Saturday and Real Madrid on Wednesday before Albion go to Stamford Bridge looking to complete the double.
Billy Reid has joined Potter in leaving but Bjorn Hamberg, goalkeeper coach Ben Roberts and recruitment specialist Kyle Macaulay remain.
Bruno Saltor said: “I just spoke to Graham five minutes ago. Obviously it’s been a difficult 24 hours for all of us, for the staff, for the families and now we just have to deal with the situation. It is a sad day. A sad day for staff because Graham and Billy leaving, two top coaches, top people, top human beings. How I see it is I have to be the most professional I can, try to help the players, guide the players to prepare the game the best we can. If I am here right now it’s because Graham and the club, they thought it was the right step and I’m here just trying to help the club and trying to be the most professional I can. Obviously there is a frustration because processes take time. All of us, we know the situation here and it is what it is.”
Bruno insisted his full focus was on preparation to face eighth-placed Liverpool and he was unaware for how long he would perform the caretaker role.
Bruno added: “I spoke to the owners, they’ve been very supportive. What I’m focused on is train today, tomorrow’s game then after that, step by step. Obviously it is a massive challenge. I have been just four years coaching but I have been 20 years involved in football. I start really early and I have a lot of experience in changing rooms. What I will try to do is help the players, guide the players because I have been in those situation before. Then I think I have got that feeling that I can help, especially young players that have never been in this situation before. (We’re) seeing it as an opportunity for the players.”
