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Chelsea caretaker boss Bruno defends Havertz after Liverpool blank

Chelsea caretaker boss Bruno Saltor insists the goals will come for his players after their 0-0 draw with Liverpool.

Both Reece James and Kai Havertz had goals ruled out by VAR - James for offside and then Havertz for handball - but Bruno was keen to be positive after the game.

"We created enough chances to win the game," he said. "Two goals disallowed. The boys gave everything, they played with their heart. You can't ask for more. It's execution. They're in front of the goal. They're human beings. The confidence has to be there.

"Sometimes when one (chance is missed, others) after is a consequence. We just need to keep helping the boys. They've been going through a lot as well. It's been a tough season for them.

"I know they miss chances. But what they could affect the most was the attitude and the effort, and that was there. They score a lot of goals in training. But coming to a game is completely different.

"It's been really difficult for them. It's not the first time they been in this situation this season. As a player you invest a lot in the manager. There's been good relationships with Graham and the players. The players have suffered as well."

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