Scolari hits out at Cech, Drogba and Ballack

LUIZ FELIPE SCOLARI claims a number of Chelsea players did not respect him and his training methods during his ill-fated eight-month stint at Stamford Bridge.

The 60-year-old Brazilian, who is currently coaching Bunyodkor in Uzbekistan, singled out the behaviour of Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, Germany midfielder Michael Ballack and Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech as unacceptable.

The Chelsea trio spoke with the Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, about the Brazilian’s management style and training methods as the team’s form began to deteriorate, with Scolari citing the three as key to his early departure.