Hayes, the departing coach, was completely focused on Chelsea.

Chelsea are “conditioned to win,” according to the 47-year-old coach, and the departure of Emma Hayes at the end of the Women’s Super League season will have little impact on their campaign.

Hayes is set to depart Chelsea for the US women’s national team after winning 13 major trophies in 11 seasons in west London.

“It was probably the only job that could have taken me away from Chelsea,” Hayes said ahead of Chelsea’s home WSL game against Liverpool on Saturday.

“I’m still at risk of being fired.” That is the truth. I manage Chelsea, and I must lead the team to victory.

“I’ve told you this all the time, I work every day as if it’s my last, so I don’t think going through this season is going to feel any different for me or the players because we’re conditioned to win here and that’s our focus.”

Champions from the previous season Chelsea leads the WSL with 16 points from six games. Liverpool is in fifth place with 11 points.