Source: Daily_Mail
Scolari fan Ballack joins JT in blaming Chelsea players for Blues' slump
Chelsea [LNB]midfielder Michael Ballack insists the players should take the blame for Luiz Felipe Scolari's sacking. [LNB]The Brazilian was dismissed on Monday after a poor run of form, with Russia coach Guus Hiddink set to be confirmed as the club's new manager until the end of the season. [LNB]Germany captain Ballack is adamant Scolari cannot be held entirely accountable for the slump in form which has even put qualification for next season's Champions League at risk. [LNB][LNB][LNB] Hands up: Ballack reckons it's wrong to point the finger at Scolari[LNB]'It is a shame because he had not been with us for a long time,' Ballack told German website www.sport1.de. [LNB]'Of course there was some criticism and we did not get the results we all would have wanted, but that is not the manager's fault but the team's. [LNB]'Something like this is always uncomfortable.' [LNB] TODAY'S POLL Who do you think should replace Scolari as the new manager of Chelsea?[LNB]VOTE POLL RESULTS Close[LNB] All polls[LNB]Click to view yesterday's poll results[LNB] Should Hiddink's appointment be ratified, the Dutchman will be the fourth manager Ballack has played under at Stamford Bridge since joining in 2006, but despite the upheaval the German is still confident the club can challenge for silverware this season. [LNB]'I want to win the Champions League and play at the highest level and I can do that with Chelsea,' he added. [LNB]'Last year we were level with Manchester United on points right to the end (in the Premier League) and we lost the Champions League final unluckily on penalties. [LNB]'This club has high ambitions and that is what I came here for.'[LNB] Shocked Terry blames his Chelsea team-mates for getting Scolari the sack[LNB]HAVE YOU SAY: Which players let Scolari down at Chelsea?[LNB]MARTIN SAMUEL: No more puppets Roman, what you need is a monster[LNB]ASH WEDNESDAY: If Hiddink wants to succeed he could do worse than learning The Language of English football[LNB]JAMIE REDKNAPP: Player power is a dangerous game to play when you're in big trouble[LNB]EXCLUSIVE: The Chelsea part-timer - Hiddink set to double up with Russia and Kenyon may be next to go[LNB]Ranieri fancied his chances against Scolari's Chelsea but admits Juve's task will be harder now[LNB]CHELSEA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB] [LNB]
