Grant will ‘struggle’ to win over stars

MARCEL DESAILLY fears new Chelsea coach Avram Grant will struggle to build the love and respect that was afforded to Jose Mourinho by the current Blues stars.

“The players are professionals and have to perform no matter who is the coach, but I know the players are very disappointed,” Desailly revealed.

To follow in Mourinho’s footsteps will be “very difficult” said the Frenchman, adding: “Mourinho was really loved by the players. When I spoke to them they were always talking about Mourinho and the way he protected them when they were in trouble. Psychologically he was a good client for the players. He knew how to motivate them.