In June 2011, after the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti (the manager who made history for Chelsea), Chelsea FC announce Andre Villas-Boas as their official manager. I was happy, but in the same, I thought this is not a really good idea. I know that Boas has a lot of talent but I still think that he needs a lot of time and experience before entering the English Premier League which is considerably the most challenging league in Europe. Well, I can't change anything, I'll just watch and give support to Boas to have a success season.
The first game, Stoke City 0-0 Chelsea. Okay, its just the first game, give him sometime. A week after the draw, Chelsea won all 3 matches; West Brom, Norwich, and Sunderland. Although the result might turn to be positive, but I think of all 3 matches, Chelsea still can't perform their full potential, instead, they had a hard time. Not surprisingly, Villas-Boas faced his first defeat in Old Trafford. Chelsea still gain 3 points 3 weeks in a row; against Swansea, Bolton, and Everton. Happily, in those three matches, Chelsea played an easier game. Looks like, this man is going to shine in the Premier League.
Chelsea started to face draws and defeats, and people were starting to question him. He answered everyone with the victory against the unstoppable Manchester City in December 2011. Right after an epic win against the top, Chelsea come back to the struggling mode with 3 draws. Rumors on AVB's sacking start to emerged as Chelsea surprise their fans with a 1-3 defeat to Aston Villa on the New Year's Eve. In 2012, Chelsea only managed to get 6 wins out of 12 games. They are also struggling in the Champions League, which is the only title that Chelsea still have a chance to win this season. Right after the defeat to West Brom on March 3rd, Roman Abramovich decided to sack Andre off the Chelsea manager position.
During the two months of 2012, there were a lot of rumors on his position as a manager. There were also news involving controversies with some of his senior players such as Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole. For a team to become success, the players must trust the manager and fellow teammates. Due to Abramovich's habit of sacking coaches, players feel that they are powerful, even more powerful than the coach. With this feeling, players might start to act against the manager and not listen to the manager's word. If the players keeps on acting like this, the manager will struggle with his position.
As mentioned, Andre Villas-Boas needs time to adjust to the English league. He's a young man working with the old players, well most of them. I think Boas have the ability to form the next generation of Chelsea, but that process will need a lot of time. Chelsea is not a right team for Boas. When Boas enters Chelsea, he doesn't really have a chance to make his own squad. Instead, he had to work with players whom he doesn't really like such as Alex, Anelka, or even Lampard. Oh yeah, and don't forget Torres.
So what's next? With a new age mind, I don't think that Boas will be job-free for long. Inter might fit him, just saying. How about Chelsea? There are currently a lot of rumors involving Pep Guardiola or Barcelona, Jose Mourinho of Real Madrid, Rafa Benitez and Fabio Cappello whom are jobless. As of now, Chelsea will continue with their former caretaker coach, Roberto Di Matteo, to finish the rest of the season for Chelsea.
From all of the above, I just want to say: Good Luck Andre Villas-Boas. Your brilliantness won't make you jobless for long. Instead, you should be happy because you don't need to carry all of the Chelsea problems now and gained a lot of money. And Abramovich, I just have no comment for you. *sigh*
Good Luck, AVB!
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