Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 16:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Enzo Fernandez, who Rosenior handed a two-match ban for comments the midfielder made about his future, has apologised – but the ban stands and Fernandez will miss the City game.
Rosenior said: "I've not been questioning his character, or who he is as a person. I believe people make mistakes."
He added: "There are certain values and cultures that I believe in that make the team stronger if you get them right."
Trevoh Chalobah is back on the pitch, Levi Colwill is in full training and Reece James has been running – but none of them will be available against City.
After the international break, Rosenior says that "a magician" would have struggled to make the team he wants with the time he's had, noting that it's the first time he's had two clear training days consecutively since taking charge.
Before Moises Caicedo's 100th appearance, Rosenior said he is "one of the best – if not the best – defensive midfield player in world football".
He praised Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola: "Pep has influenced everyone in football. He's an unbelievable coach, who's had an unbelievable career – but I want my team to show what they're capable of on Sunday."
Rosenior said that he watched Chelsea's draw at City at the airport as he prepared to fly to London to consider the Blues' managerial vacancy.
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