It's all gone very quiet this weekend with more friendlies today, and the news that Jose and Roman have healed their rift. In case you're wondering, that would be Jose Mourinho and Roman Abramovich of Chelsea. Last season, there was a bust-up between Chairman Roman and Manager Jose over transfer funds, players and formations, which ended up overshadowing their season and having an effect on their Premiership form.
It's good news for Chelsea but not something to shout about. It's good to know that they made up but I still think that this could be Jose's last season in charge unless he wins the Champions League. He's been backed financially and has now had 3 years to build the team to his liking, so if he didn't deliver this season, Roman might not be so patient and decide to look elsewhere for a manager. What is better news for Chelsea fans is that Jose is going back to using wingers, which is when Chelsea have been at their best. Interesting news for Shevchenko and Bllack as it probably means only 1 striker will start and Ballack wouldn't be suited to the system, unless Jose goes for the 4-4-2 system, which I can't see happening. Still, competition is good for the players and Chelsea will benefit from the competition.
Everything else is very quiet with plenty of attention turned towards the Copa America final tonight. Argentina are unchanged for the final and are clear favourites but you can never write off Brazil, even though they are missing Gilberto Silva through suspension. I'm slightly worried that it might just turn out to be an anti-climax but 95% of me thinks it's going to be a fantastic game, here's hoping I'm right.
Right, I'm getting excited now so it's off to the pub for me, see you all tomorrow.
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on chelsea playing 442, read the times interview with jose, he said he would be happy to play 442 with wingers and use two srikers depending on who is paying well, this is backed up by his recent comments on sheva.
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