Mourinho Hits Back At Scolari

Jose Mourinho has hit out at Big Phil after the later labeled him as arrogant. The War of words is only destined to get intense as the Special One has yet again not backed off.. It was a fierce reaction by the current Nerazzurri coach blaming Scolari for raising his name in the press without any reasons.

The Portuguese said; “Why Scolari said these things? I don’t know, you have to ask him,” said Mourinho.



“Obviously, everyone has noticed that by talking about me, they make the headlines. It’s free publicity for them.”

Scolari - No More Cash Splash

Chelsea have been an untouchable spending force in the market when it comes to buying players for half a decade. Since the Russian oil tycoon Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003, Chelsea have forked out in excess of 500 million pounds on players, most remarkably on the acquisition of Andriy Shevchenko, slaming the British transfer record.




But the recently appointed Blues coach believes that the spending days are over as the Blues already have indispensable quality and a star studded squad. The Blues manager said: "Since I came to Chelsea we have only spent £8million on Deco. Jose Bosingwa arrived before I came."

"Now they don't need to spend as much because they already have a solid base. They need a coach to develop young players and I am that coach."

Ballack Place Not Guaranteed

has told his German midfield Maestro that his first team place isn't presumable presumable.


A report in TheNews Of The World claims that Philn Scolari

The News of the World says the new Blues boss drew up a backbone of nine ‘untouchables' for his first Premier League campaign. They are keeper Petr Cech, defenders John Terry, Ricardo Carvalho, Ashley Cole and Jose Bosingwa, midfielders Michael Essien, Frank Lampard and Deco plus striker Didier Drogba.

Scolari Appreciates Blues Performance Against Milan

It was a thundering display of breath-taking football in Moscow where the Blues totally ripped the 2007 Champions League winners apart. Anelka fired on all cylinders with his 4 strikes catching the eye of Scolari.

“The possibilities are better for the game against Portsmouth than they were before,” Scolari told the club’s official website.

“I am happy because I saw players go up in their level from training the last game.

“It was not the normal Milan, they had four of five players out, big players with quality, but our team played very well and the performance today was better than the four earlier games.”

“The game was important for Anelka but more important for us – the fans, the coach and the other players who will have more confidence in him,” Scolari added.

“Today was good not because he scored four goals but because he played more free and with more quality than in other games.

“He was playing against a big club and to get four goals against Milan, for his confidence it is fantastic and Anelka today and the last game played more inside the penalty area than before.

“That is where I asked him to play and where I need him, not right or left as before, because we have one striker and that is Anelka.”

“I have quality competitive players and they fight for places on the pitch. I have 22 here, five at home. I have a good team.”

Mikel Gunning For First Team Place

John Obi Mikel is confident he can take over from Claude Makelele in the Chelsea midfield after the Veteran Frenchman signed for the League One Outfit PSG..

But Mikel believes he has enough quality to cement his place in Chelsea's starting lineup.. He has been impressive for Chelsea but has been in and out of the team since he joined the Blues after a controversial Transfer... But despite the presence of Lampard, Ballack n Deco, the Nigerian Rising star believes he can fit into the Stamford Bridge setup n be an important figure in the Star studded Blues midfield..

'I played that role sometimes last season and hopefully I'll have a long run in the team now," he said.

'It's something I've wanted - a run in the team - and I suppose Claude's departure has opened up that door for me, but I was playing in that role when I was in the team last season too.

'I was in and out of the team last season, but when I was given a chance under (former manager Jose) Mourinho before, I actually did okay in that holding role. I think I did very well under Mourinho and was playing regularly.

'Of course, when a new manager comes in everyone has to start afresh and roll up their sleeves. In Avram Grant's time I was in and out of the side, and that was a bit frustrating, but it's what happens in football.

'This time, under the new boss, I will try to make it my position in the team each week.'



Last season Mikel continued to mature in the Chelsea midfield and actually made more appearances than Makelele - possibly a factor in the decision to release the 35-year-old Frenchman for a swansong in Paris.

With a spot now lying vacant in the Chelsea midfield, it is up to Mikel to impress Scolari and win a starting berth in time for the Barclays Premier League opener against Portsmouth on August 17, and then more importantly hold on to the role.

'I'm loving playing under the new manager, even if it's largely been in training so far, but we'll see what happens when the season proper starts. We'll see how it goes,' said Mikel.

'I think he's a good man. From what I've seen, he's got a good character and speaks to his players regularly, asking how we feel and, if we have a problem, how he can help us in any way. He's impressive.

'Overall I think he's a good manager, bringing a lot of good things into the team. Obviously, he's already shown that he wants us to play a lot of different systems and formations. We've been used to 4-3-3 in recent seasons and hopefully, at times, we'll still play that way.

'But the manager is versatile and has shown he wants us to be able to adapt as well. We're all looking forward to playing under him.'

Deco believes in Phil ''The Power' Scolari

Chelsea's most hyped signing of this summer has admired his Chelsea coach by stating that he's a great coach n Blues ll win a lot under his management.. Deco was key member of Scolari's Portugal setup n the duo had a formidable relationship for half a decade..

Deco said, "Scolari's a great coach. Not only is he always trying to set new standards tactically, but he also shows a lot of respect to his players,"

"You know what's what with him - he's not two-faced.

"He is demanding but he also accepts that players see things on the field that should be changed. You can just ahead and do it, as long as it's for the team's sake.





"He'll do fine in the Premier League. There won't be any language barrier - he speaks the language of football. He likes exciting play with a bit of aggression.

"Everyone will adore him," he added. "Both Mourinho and Scolari are strong personalities. Mourinho is more of a 'provocateur'. But you should not compare them. Let Scolari do his job and judge him for that.", he concluded.

Scolari hails Chelsea's young general Franco and says rising star shows future is bright

Chelsea's young rising star Franco Di Santo scored on his debut showing why Chelsea paid 3.5 million pounds for the Argentine young gun... He impressed the Stamford Bridge hirearchy by scoring the team's third goal of the evening and was an ever presence after coming on in the second half..

Scolari praised the Argentine n said, 'It's important for us to put some young players in the team. Di Santo scored one goal which is good for us and it's good for him that he played in this match. He will grow as a player and we can continue to build for the future of the team for the next 11, 15, 20 years.'


Franco di 'Santa' impresses Phil 'The Power' Scolari!!!

Such is the impact Di Santo has made in just six months at the club he is expected to play a significant role in the forthcoming season as one of the back-up strikers.

He starred for the reserve team in the second half of the last campaign by scoring seven goals in eight games and finished as their top scorer.