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HATCHET MAN: If Mineiro is anything like old boy Maniche Chelsea may have another dud on their hands
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22 September 2008
Chelsea want free agent midfielder Mineiro as cover for the injured Michael Essien and Deco, but if he is anything like their last sticky plaster signing fans should expect disappointment.
The Brazilian's background should not provide grounds for optimism anyway. He was released by Hertha Berlin and rejected by Arsenal after a trial.
Maniche wasn't a hit after signing for Chelsea under Jose Mourinho
But he also has the unimpressive precedent of Maniche to follow. Like the Portuguese when he arrived at Stamford Bridge under Jose Mourinho, Mineiro is not yet fit to play and was brought in because he has worked with the manager before.
He must hope the similarities end there as Maniche made just five starts in half a season and was overweight and out-of-his depth.
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