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#Chelsea are aiming to land their new permanent head coach within days of the FA Cup final against Manchester City. "Things should move quickly after the final. #Chelsea ideally want an agreement with somebody within days, whether that be a few days or 10 days. But it shouldn’t be a long process now." [Via Matt Law]

OFFICIAL: #Chelsea have agreed a new strategic partnership with Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), marking a significant step in the club’s ambition to accelerate growth and deepen fan engagement across the United States and beyond.

Calum McFarlane on Reece James: "He's trained well this week. I thought he played well when he came on [vs Liverpool]. Largely positive." "We were confident he was able to play those minutes [vs Liverpool]. He's trained well this week." On Levi Colwill: "Same story [as Reece James]. A really good training week. He was exceptional against Liverpool." On Levi Colwill eyeing England spot: "I haven't had that conversation with Levi. Naturally he is focused on getting himself back for #Chelsea. He played really well against Liverpool. We are looking forward to potentially having him on Saturday." "Pedro Neto and Ale Garnacho have trained well this week. Positive signs." "Our recent form in the league has been way below the standard we expect. It's an FA Cup final. We want to win. Our focus is on that." "I am confident that we will get a similar level of performancethat we got at Liverpool. We ticked a lot of boxes for what we want from this team." "There is a lot of names linked. It's not my place to say who should get it, who is a good manager. My job is to prepare for Saturday and that is all I am focusing on." On Man City: "It's tough when you have a game in midweek. We've had a lot of them this year. We are focused on ourselves. We are playing an excellent side and coach." On Cole Palmer: "I think he's had some really good games. He's had a lot of injuries to deal with. Really hopeful that Cole can do that [those level of performances] between now and the end of the season." On Joao Pedro: "Joao has had a great year. He's got everything you want from a top no.9. He's been excellent for Chelsea and hopefully can continue that for the last three games." "It will be very similar [preparation to the Leeds semi-final]. We will prepare, the same process day-to-day. We will try to make it as normal as possible, and get the same performance as Leeds and Liverpool. It's a massive game, we cannot hide away from that." "The history this club has in this competition and winning silverware, there is always pressure. You have to embrace that." "Yeah, that's very true [winning the FA Cup secures vital European football]." "I've been happy with the whole group. The level of professionalism shown at all times." "Enzo and Cucurella have got Man of the Match [in recent games], that speaks for itself. Big players for this team and the club." On Robert Sanchez: "Yep [in contention]. Same news [as others]. Really positive. Trained this week." "There's lot of [selection] decisions [to make]. I don't think I will reveal the starting lineup two days before the game [laughs]." That’s all from Calum McFarlane for now!

Liverpool XI to face #Chelsea: Mamardashvili, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Gakpo, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Ngumoha Bench: Woodman, Gomez, Isak, Chiesa, Robertson, Nyoni, Morrison, Ndiaye, Wright

Calum McFarlane: "We have a few lads returning. Levi has trained a full week again. Reece as well. Looking promising. We've still got another session. We're hopeful [they could start]." On Jesse Derry's recovery: "It's positive. I don't have the knowledge or insights to go into detail, but early signs are positive. He's not going to be available between now and the end of the season." "I completely understand the feeling [of the fans]. We are as disappointed and frustrated as they are. We need to be much better in those moments [when we face setbacks]." "It's Jamie's [Carragher] job, he's a pundit and he has to give an opinion [about #Chelsea being broken]. I respect that. I can only speak on my experience. I think there are a lot of foundations for success." "It's a challenge, it's tough. No one likes losing games. I'm enjoying and embracing the challenge. If we win, I will enjoy it; if we don't, I'll be like everyone else - frustrated and angry." "It's down to all of us. We made some big mistakes and Nottingham Forest punished us. You can't do that at this level." On Liverpool: "They're a really good side with a lot of good players. We also have a lot of good players. We are focused on ourselves." "We want to turn it around. We know we're not meeting the standards this club has set at the moment." "We haven't spoken about the cup final. We've spoken about what we have to improve and focusing on the next game." "You could look at it in many different ways [mentality problems]. We definitely have to show a stronger mentality to recover from early setbacks. We have to recover from those moments a lot better." "Neto and Garnacho are carrying knocks, so it is looking unlikely [they will face Liverpool]. Rob [Sanchez] is not going to be available." "We, the players, the staff know the recent performances have been nowhere near the expected standard. We are going to do everything to improve that." That’s all from Calum McFarlane for now!

Calum McFarlane: "Reece is back in training. Levi is back in training. Both looking good. Both are looking promising. We are taking it day by day. Levi has had a long injury. We don't want to push too much. Potentially [in the squad], yeah." "Reece [James] has been brilliant. It's a different role [when injured]. Even though he is still young, he has massive experience and has won major tournaments. He's driving standards every day." "It's amazing how a win can change the feel, atmosphere and momentum." "We gave the lads three days off. I think it says a lot about the group that they go away together. They've gone to Madrid to watch tennis. I don't see an issue with it. [Enzo Fernandez] went last year with his teammates, again." "It will be a great honour to lead a game at Stamford Bridge in front of the #Chelsea fans, and hoping we can put a similar level of performance that we did at Wembley." "We need the fans. We all want to do well. We know there is still a lot to play for. We want to win every game." "We just have to win our games and not worry about anything else [results elsewhere]. We have to make sure our performance levels are right." "I don't think I have to sell that [for managers to come to #Chelsea]. It's one of the biggest clubs in the world. You have everything you want [here]." "I had a conversation with Liam the day he left. I'd like to keep that private. I have a lot of respect. He will go on to have a top career in coaching, it just sometimes doesn't work out [like at #Chelsea]." On Nottingham Forest: "We will be ready and prepared for that game." "Football is a results business. The mood has lifted after breaking the recent run of losses. We just need to continue with our processes that got us that performance [vs Leeds]." "I haven't heard criticism [about my lack of experience or Pro licence]. I focus on doing my job and enjoying it, and giving the players what they need from a preparation standpoint." "Everyone was really pleased. All the staff, the directors, everyone was really happy with the performance. At the end of the day, you just want to get through to the final of the FA Cup when you're in the semi-final." That’s all from the gaffer for now…

OFFICIAL: #Chelsea have signed a multi-year agreement with Moët Hennessy UK as the Official Champagne Supplier for the men's team.

Calum McFarlane on #Chelsea's win against Leeds: "Relief is the correct word. We were confident going into the game. We had a good three days but you never know. We wanted to shift the momentum; our form hasn't been great." Calum McFarlane on taking over as interim manager at #Chelsea: "I did it for a week before, so I kind of knew what I was stepping into. It's easier this time because I have a relationship with the players and I've worked with them for three or four months now. I've been a part of the backroom staff, so I had a feel for what they needed psychologically. It's been intense." Calum McFarlane: "We wanted to be really clear with how we wanted to set up and play against Leeds. We knew they'd think we were vulnerable. We wanted to give Robert [Sanchez] the option to go direct because we knew we were in a bit of a vulnerable place. We started to take control of the game." Calum McFarlane on Enzo Fernandez: "The most impressive thing about him is that he's a fighter. You don't have to have the perfect game plan in those moments; he will run and compete and that is often the deciding factor." Calum McFarlane on Romeo Lavia: "He's been coming back slowly. I've known Romeo for a long time. I worked with him at Manchester City. I know his level, I know his talent. I thought him and Moises Caicedo were fantastic." Calum McFarlane on playing Manchester City in the FA Cup final: "You can come with a plan, but they're an exceptional side in really good form. It's going to be a massive challenge. We seem to raise our level, we saw that against PSG in the Club World Cup. It's more about the character." Calum McFarlane on improving from the performance at Brighton: "In all honesty, we haven't even looked at the Brighton performance. We have solely focused on Leeds." Calum McFarlane on starting Tosin Adarabioyo: "It's a really good question, it was one of the most difficult decisions because Jorrel Hato has probably been our best player over the last five or six games. But I went with Tosin, they are a physical team. You make decisions as a manager and I thought Tosin was exceptional today."

Leeds boss, Daniel Farke: "I expect a #Chelsea side who will be back to their best. I expect a side who will try to prove that it’s a fresh start, and right now the burden has been lifted and they want to show what they’re capable of." ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Ethan Ampadu: "I’m very grateful for my time at #Chelsea. I learned a lot there... For me, when you play against a former club, your focus is fully on your current team. It’s about putting in a strong performance for Leeds and getting the result we want." [via The FA]

BREAKING: #Chelsea are moving towards parting company with Liam Rosenior. The wheels are motion. [Via Mike Keegan]

Liam Rosenior did not address the #Chelsea players in the dressing room after the Brighton defeat. [Via Alex Crook]

#Chelsea co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley headed into the dressing room soon after the team's fourth Premier League loss on the bounce. (Sky Sports)