It’s early days for Scolari but already he seems to have sent a bit of a buzz around Stamford Bridge with players singing his praises in the press this week. Cech seems to have fully endorsed his arrival, Terry is clearly happy with him, not least of all because he’s been informed there won’t be any change to the Chelsea captaincy and whilst Lampard doesn’t seem to be able to get away from the new boss quick enough, fellow midfielder Joe Cole, thinks he’s the best thing since sliced bread.

Having met and spent time with the new Chelsea manager this week, Cole doesn’t seem to be able to contain his excitement. Always a player keen to entertain with his flicks and tricks as a youngster, Cole clearly feels this is a side of his game he hasn’t had the freedom to develop since his arrival from West Ham. And the prospect of being given a licence to demonstrate the skills that made him one of England’s most promising youngsters in the 90’s has got Cole like a kid at Christmas.

In an interview after his initial meeting with the new Chelsea boss, Cole raved “I’m getting a good vibe from Scolari. It is early days but he seems very approachable. I’m really excited to play for him, I’m chomping at the bit to get fit and out there.” And in what would seem to be a direct dig at the manager who publicly slated his lack of attention to defensive details, Cole says “The way he (Scolari) sets his teams up, I’ve been waiting for it my entire career – a manager who wants to play the right way. I’m nearly 27 now and have been waiting for someone like him to come along.”

Cole, who’s clearly excited at the prospect of finally being able to express himself on the pitch after years of being told to do the exact opposite, went on to say “He already has the respect of the boys and has settled in nicely. I think it’s going to be happy days for everyone.”

Has he spoken to Lampard lately?

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