Chelsea players will go to the Premier League match against Swansea in black armbands in memory of the former coach of the "blue" Dermot Drummy, reports ESPN.

"Today we had bad news. Died our former coach of the youth team Dermot Drummi. I want to express my condolences to his family and friends, "said Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte at a press conference before the match.

"Of course, this is a huge loss. This is a wonderful person and an outstanding personality, and such people are valuable to the club. It is difficult to work with young people, not only on the field, but also beyond, they need to be taught life. We are very sorry, because it was important for the club ".

Drummy worked in Chelsea between 2007 and 2014. In 2010, under his leadership, the youth team "blue" for the first time in 49 years, won the Youth Cup. In addition, he won the Premier League U-21, and also led the team to the final of NexstGen, which was the predecessor of the UEFA Youth League.

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas worked with Drummy in Arsenal's youth team, and defender Andreas Christensen in the Chelsea youth team.

The last place of his work was Crowley Town, which he left in May of this year.

Match of the 14th round of the English Premier League between Chelsea and Swansea will be held on Wednesday, November 29. The beginning of the meeting at 21:45 Kiev time.