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Emenalo points to 'palpable discord' between Mourinho and Chelsea players

Chelsea is working "vigorously and actively" to find a new permanent manager after parting ways with Jose Mourinho.

Michael Emenalo cited a "palpable discord between manager and players" as one of the reasons Chelsea decided to part company with Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho's second stint in charge at Stamford Bridge came to an end by mutual consent on Thursday with the Premier League champion stuck in 16th place in the table, just one point above the relegation zone

The Portuguese - a three-time league champion during his spells in England - had said he felt "betrayed" by some of his players following the 2-1 defeat away at Leicester City on Monday.