Thomas Tuchel has admitted some of his Chelsea players may have felt they were being punished after having to report to training on what was supposed to be a day off, but insists the step was to keep the group together after their draw with Wolves.
It was reported in the aftermath of the dramatic game that a number of Tuchel's squad were unhappy at being called in at the weekend for a light session.
And the manager has now confirmed that was indeed the case, although he has defended his decision and revealed he was keen to avoid splinters breaking out.