Source: Telegraph
Chelsea ease pressure off Luiz Felipe Scolari after FA Cup win
Scolari, who left striker Didier Drogba out of his squad for the visit to Roots Hall, saw his replacement Nicolas Anelka score in a 4-1 victory. [LNB]It could prove a crucial result in Chelsea's season, not least because the club's board were due to meet in London today with the team's recent poor form at the top of their agenda. [LNB]However, Michael Ballack, Salomon Kalou, Anelka and Frank Lampard eventually completed a routine victory, earning a result which assistant manager Ray Wilkins believes will prove a turning point in the club's season and ease the pressure on Scolari. [LNB]"I think the important thing is the way the players feel about the situation," Wilkins said. "They demonstrated they were disappointed with what happened at the weekend. They were well beaten, they accept that fact, but they were determined to put it right. [LNB]"With the way we've played today we've proven the spirit and character we have got in the club. It was a great result for us. [LNB]"It's a good confidence booster. A lot of people will say it was only against Southend but you have to come and win these games."[LNB]Chelsea will now face Ipswich Town at home in the fourth round on Jan 24. [LNB]
