Gilberto defends sacked Scolari
February 9, 2009
LONDON (AP) – Brazil coach Dunga came to the defense of one of his predecessors Monday, saying Chelsea was too hasty in firing Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Scolari is revered in Brazil for guiding the country to its fifth World Cup title in 2002. He also won the Copa Libertadores with both Gremio and Palmeiras.
Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva, who left Arsenal to join Panathinaikos last year, echoed Dunga’s frustrations.
“It’s hard to transform a club when you’re a new coach,” Gilberto said. “Some other managers have the same problem adapting but they need time. Maybe the next year will be stronger and the team will do well but the squad has a lot of quality.”