Roman Abramovich took the decision to sack Luiz Felipe Scolari, according to the Brazilian's spokesman.
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Roman Abramovich took the decision to sack Luiz Felipe Scolari, according to the Brazilian's spokesman.
Scolari was dismissed by The Blues on Monday after a poor run of form, although the decision still took many by surprise.
Acaz Fellegger - Scolari's spokesman - has now insisted that the decision was made personally by Chelsea owner Abramovich, stating that his client still had the support of chief executive Peter Kenyon.
"It seems that Abramovich made the decision," Fellegger told newspaper
Lance.
"He (Scolari) was not in a comfortable situation despite having the support of the squad and Peter Kenyon.
"The Chelsea squad are old. Felipe tried to rejuvenate it, but unsuccessfully.
"He asked (the board) to sign Deco and Robinho, but they only brought Deco."
Fellegger also insisted that the language barrier was never an issue for Scolari.
"The English language has never been an issue for him as he has given many interviews in English," he said.
Scolari to talk soon
Scolari also issued a statement via Fellegger's website confirming that he would soon be talking to the media, but until that point he wanted to wish Chelsea all the best.
"I wish luck to Chelsea in the three competitions they are involved in," he said.
"I also take this opportunity to confirm that I will keep living in London and I will respond to the media soon."
