Chelsea boss Graham Potter says he's looking forward to the appointment of a new sporting director.
Christopher Vivell is in line to fill the position after his sudden departure from RB Leipzig yesterday.
On Friday, speaking ahead of their Premier League game with Wolves at the weekend, Potter said: "In terms of the bigger picture of the role specifically. I've always had good relationships with technical directors, sporting directors. It's more of a strategic one for the club in terms of aligning everything in terms of the resources you have, making sure that fits well.
"I think normally it's a source of support for the head coach, it can be a source of support and opinion. Mostly it's there just to connect the club I think.
"The head coach's main responsibility is the first team, of course and results of the first team. To have someone there that connects the club and ensures strategically we're on the right path, it's an important role."
