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Scolari unconcerned by Robinho decision

05/09/2008

Luiz Felipe Scolari has insisted his Chelsea team is strong enough to win the Premier League without Robinho, who joined Manchester City this week.

The Blues had identified the Brazilian forward as their main transfer target this summer, but he opted to join City for a British record transfer fee of £32.5 million.

Scolari said Robinho's absence from the Chelsea teamsheet was "not a problem".

"I have many great players and I am very happy with my team.

"I am receiving new players from injuries as [Didier] Drogba will be back soon. [Jon Obi] Mikel recovers well. [Michael] Ballack and [Michael] Essien played with injuries but both are getting better.

"They are an example of the fantastic characters I have in my squad."

While Scolari wished his compatriot Robinho the best, he had less kind words for the striker's advisers.

"I don't think the people around Robinho were serious about him coming to Chelsea," the former Brazil and Portugal coach said.

"They were more interested in the best business deal. But what I've said before about Robinho I say again now. He's a very good player. I only wish him the best.

"I have seen the newspapers and that they say I am unhappy or angry with the club. These statements are not true at all.

"I have not said this and I do not think this. I am very happy with this situation."