Deco critical of Chelsea decision to sack Scolari
Unsettled Chelsea ace Deco feels Chelsea were unwise to sack Luiz Felipe Scolari just seven months after he was appointed as manager.
The Portugal international midfielder believes the Blues need stability if they want success.
Sometimes Abramovich makes decisions that go over the head of the director of football. The exit of "Big Phil" was rash," Deco is quoted as saying by The Daily Mail.
"Chelsea are a special club. If "Big Phil" was perhaps at Manchester United or Liverpool, they respect the coach and give him time to work.
"You look at [Arsenal boss Arsene] Wenger, who for five years hasn't won anything. [Liverpool boss Rafa] Benitez has never won the English championship.
"Chelsea are different, a special club who have a single owner and they are kind of his toy."
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Comments (23)
Actually Scolari wasn't THAT bad, he might have needed more time to stablish himself firmly in Chelsea, and Deco had some injury problems that couldn't let him show his real abilities. Everything needs time. Anyway, Guus has been such an excellent manager and gave us more mental strenght rather than just physical, he kinda saved us from failing to the 2009-10 Champions league. Hope Ancelotti has more support and more success this season.
And.. If you're not chelsea's fans... then why the ***** you comment useless and offensive things? More respect you jealous kids
Scolarki needed more time?? Guus Hiddink showed that Deco as well as Scolari should've sacked much earlier. A typically sad and bitter comment made by a failure.
Deco may leave for good. He's not good enough for the blues, too old. Bring in some young blood, hungry players... Bring in Agbonlahor!!!
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