Source: SKY_Sports
Arnesen defends track record
Frank Arnesen has defended his track record at Chelsea, stating it is too soon to see the fruits of his labour.
Despite heavy investment in youth and stars of the future the club continue to fill short-term gaps in their first-team with big-name signings.
Chelsea spent £5million on Leeds duo Michael Woods and Tom Taiwo in 2006 while Franco di Santo is yet to start a Premier League game despite costing the club £3million.
Arnesen insists the club have always planned to introduce at least one player from their production line from 2010 and that it is very difficult for teenagers to break into the Blues' first-team.
Long-term plans
"It is clearly laid out in our long time planning for 2004 to 2014 - after which we aim to be self-financed - that from 2010 and onwards our top priority is to introduce one player [per year] into the Premiership squad. But that is from 2010," he told Berlingske Tidende.
"It was never the objective that I should be delivering two talents for the first team from 2007 on a yearly basis. I don't know how that misunderstanding has surfaced.
"You don't create talents at the assembly line. Patience is a virtue. In a top club like Chelsea you do not waltz into the team at the age of 18-19 years."
Committed
Arnesen has brushed aside concerns he could be looking for the Chelsea exit door in order to link up with the Danish national side, stating he is fully committed to his Stamford Bridge post.
"As I've said before at Chelsea I have my dream job," he continued. "I'm not thinking about the national team at all. I don't like thinking like that.
"I'm working for Chelsea and I ready to start work on the next phase with the club. For me the future is at Chelsea. I feel safe and comfortable with the role I've been given.
"If one day I no longer work for the club we'll see what the future offers. I see people commenting on their futures, but that's not for me. I see that was being disrespectful."
