Sven Goran Eriksson has rubbished reports linking him
with the position of manager at Chelsea.
Avram Grant was placed in charge at Stamford Bridge last week
following the shock departure of Jose Mourinho.
But speculation suggests Grant has only been appointed as a
stop-gap measure while The Blues assess who they would like to take
the job in the long-term.
Eriksson, whose Manchester City side have made an impressive start
to the season, attended Chelsea's clash at Old Trafford on Sunday
and spoke with Roman Abramovich.
But Eriksson said in a website: "If I have a free Sunday afternoon
and it's Manchester United v Chelsea, it should almost be criminal
in my job not to go and see that match.
"Of course I wanted to see it like most football people in the
world. It has nothing to do with Abramovich or Chelsea.
"I have a three-year contract here. I don't know anything about the
situation at Chelsea."
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Grant's place has already come under scrutiny from the League
Managers' Association, who want clarification about whether he is
qualified to manage in the Premier League.
Eriksson passed his exams while still working in Sweden and is
adamant that all managers must have the necessary credentials to do
their jobs.
"In Sweden there were four stages to become a coach at the highest
level," he said.
"It is very good and I think it's important that we warrant this
job, we have to have it (the Uefa Pro licence)."
