Scolari shrugs off Robinho loss
Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has insisted he is happy with
his squad despite seeing the club miss out on Robinho as the
transfer window closed.
Brazilian Scolari had made public his desire to see his
countryman arrive at Stamford Bridge but the forward made a shock
last-minute switch to Manchester City on transfer deadline day
after Chelsea refused to meet Real Madrid's 40million euros asking
price.
"This is not a problem for me," Scolari told the club's official
website. "I have many great players and I am very happy with my
team. I am receiving new players from injuries as (Didier) Drogba
will be back soon."
"(John) Mikel (Obi) recovers well. (Michael) Ballack and
(Michael) Essien played with injuries but both are getting better,"
he added.
"They are an example of the fantastic characters I have in my
squad.
"I don't think the people around Robinho were serious about him
coming to Chelsea.
"They were more interested in the best business deal. But what
I've said before about Robinho I say again now. He's a very good
player. I only wish him the best.
"I have seen the newspapers and that they say I am unhappy or
angry with the club. These statements are not true at all.
"I have not said this and I do not think this. I am very happy
with this situation."
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