Terry hails charismatic Scolari

Chelsea captain believes Brazilian is new Mourinho

By Laura Slatcher   Last updated: 16th August 2008

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John Terry believes new Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari shares the charisma of former boss Jose Mourinho.

Scolari was appointed Blues manager in June following Portugal's exit from Euro 2008, replacing the sacked Avram Grant.

Grant led the team to the brink of Premier League and UEFA Champions League glory last season but they were outdone by Manchester United in both competitions.

Aura

Both sides are expected to contend for silverware again this season and Terry believes Scolari is the right man to lead the Blues' challenge.

"A top manager will always make a difference," Terry said. "And we've got a top manager again. A World Cup winner and a great football man.

"Tactically he is very aware and when he talks everyone listens. He has that aura about him.

"He doesn't speak very often but when he does he gets the attention of everyone. We needed that."

Fear factor

"He also has that fear factor. We haven't really seen that side of him yet but I'm sure we will.

"And when he occasionally raises his voice you think 'oh, there is it.'

"He also likes to have a joke and a laugh. He has that charisma Mourinho had."