Former Chelsea boss Avram Grant is asking the club to show patience with manager Andre Villas-Boas. The 34-year-old Portuguese, who was only appointed in June, is struggling with three defeats in five games.
But Grant told BBC Sport: "It's tough times there but they signed a coach that deserves support. ,p> "The results are not so good but they need to give him time."
Grant, who was sacked despite leading the Blues to the Champions League final and second place in the Premier League in 2008, added: "They need to give him all the support that he needs.
"It's one of the things you need to give a new manager, especially him because he's young. He's facing new situations."
