Chelsea move swiftly to replace Jose

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The London club confirmed in a statement that the pair would take charge "immediately" .

Mourinho's profile has already been removed from the club website and Chelsea confirmed in a statement: "Avram and Steve have our full confidence and support."

The statement continued: "The club is delighted that in Avram we have an experienced man who can come in immediately at this difficult time to help deliver our objectives.

"In Steve we have a Chelsea man and he will be a crucial part of the management team going forward."

The club confirmed Mourinho's backroom staff have also left the club.

Baltemar Brito (assistant manager/coach), Rui Faria (assistant manager/fitness coach) Andre Villas (head opposition scout/first team coach) and Silvino Louro (assistant manager/goalkeeper coach) have all departed.

Grant and Clarke oversaw their first training session together on Thursday morning.

A statement on the club's official website, www.chelseafc.com, insisted the players were in "buoyant mood".

It read: "Avram Grant and Steve Clarke have overseen their first training session together, following the departure of Jose Mourinho as the club's manager in the early hours."