The inaction of those upstairs caused dressing room unrest that the Italian could have done without, according to the Netherlands assistant boss
Chelsea endured a tough season, but it was not the fault of manager Antonio Conte, according to former boss Ruud Gullit.
The Dutchman spent two years in charge at Stamford Bridge from 1996-98 and appreciates the particular difficulties of managing the club.
Rather than targeting the Italian for missing out on the Champions League next season, he pointed the finger squarely at the board for their poor management.
“I’m not blaming it on Conte,” the Netherlands assistant manager told Goal.