New Delhi: Big Phil's spokesman is pointing the finger squarely at Chelsea's owner for the Brazilian's sacking, claiming the Russian intervened personally in the matter.
Following the sacking of Luiz Felipe Scolari as Chelsea manager on Monday, a spokesman for the coach has insisted that the ultimate decision to dismiss the World Cup winner was taken by Chelsea's multi-billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.
And Acaz Fellegger also insists that 'Big Phil' had the backing of Chelsea's chief executive Peter Kenyon right up until the end.
"It seems that Abramovich made the decision," Fellegger told newspaper Lance earlier. He (Scolari) was not in a comfortable situation despite having the support of the squad and Peter Kenyon."
The spokesman also identified what he, and perhaps Scolari himself, felt was the real problem at the club: a lack of youth and vibrancy in the first-team. He also brought up the old issue of Robinho's failure to sign for the west Londoners.
"The Chelsea squad are old," Fellegger continued. "Felipe tried to rejuvenate it, but unsuccessfully. He asked (the board) to sign Deco and Robinho, but they only bought Deco."
The problem Scolari had with speaking English was never an issue though, according to Fellegger. Scolari did well to reach the level of competence he attained in the language in such a relatively short time.
"The English language has never been an issue for him as he has given many interviews in English," the spokesman added.
Scolari himself also issued a statement via Fellegger's website confirming that he would speak directly to the media very soon, and wishing his former club all the best.
"I wish luck to Chelsea in the three competitions they are involved in," the statement read.
"I also take this opportunity to confirm that I will keep living in London and I will respond to the media soon."
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