Gullit backs Scolari to succeed

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The Brazilian, who succeeds sacked Avram Grant, was confirmed as the new Blues boss earlier this month while still leading Portugal at Euro 2008.

Former Chelsea boss Gullit has tipped him to succeed, telling Ford's Feel Football programme: "He will deal with it. He has had the Brazilian national team and they are all big stars also, so he will be able to deal with that."

He added: "I have never worked with him, so I don't know what it is that sets him apart. He has the experience.

"It is a big task, but he won the World Cup and he knows how to deal with big tasks.

"I think for him he doesn't try to play attractive football, he tries to win with good football, and he did that with the Brazilian national team and with Portugal, so he knows how to play.

"But first give him a chance and then we will see. I don't think (he will be out if he doesn't win a trophy).

"I don't think you are under that pressure. I think any coach who comes in new needs to have time, you cannot expect immediate results. It will take time to adjust, but I think he will do well.

"It is important for a coach to stay for a long period. He needs time to get into it, time to adjust himself, give himself time.

"He is the right choice at the moment. I think he is very passionate. He is a passionate coach, he does everything with the heart."