Scolari enjoys perfect day
06 Oct 2008 - 08:36:54
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari was delighted to go into the international break at the top of the table after watching his side produce a sublime display to beat in-form Aston Villa 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
First-half goals by Joe Cole and Nicolas Anelka meant the result of the game was never in doubt, even though both players had to be substituted after picking up injuries later on.
Scolari was in an upbeat mood after the victory though, saying: "I am satisfied because we played very well and for me it's the most important game in the season because if we win we are in first position in the league and we have now a minimum of ten days to recuperate our players.
"Afterwards when we start the league after 10 or 15 days we are all in good condition.
"This is most important for us and we can continue from first position in the league, still top in the Champions League and in the next round of the Carling Cup. What more could I want? Nothing.
"Joe Cole's problem is only little. It is in the foot, and after two or three days with the national team he will have the condition to play.
"Nicolas Anelka, I don't know if he will play in the national team for sure or not because he feels a little pain in his leg and maybe for the first game it is difficult to play, but I think he has the possibility to play a minimum of one game."