AVB won't be drawn on future - Chelsea boss side-steps questions on future

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2012 by skysports.com

AVB won't be drawn on future - Chelsea boss side-steps questions on future
Andre Villas-Boas: Quizzed about his future once again

Andre Villas-Boas again refused to be drawn on his own future at Chelsea following their latest slip-up at home to Aston Villa.

The Blues boss saw his team slip to a 3-1 loss at Stamford Bridge and they were jeered off as they now go into New Year not in the top-four for the first time in ten years.

Villas-Boas has reportedly been assured his job as manager is safe should he fail to win the title but the Blues are now in danger of not qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, something that could test billionaire owner Roman Abramovich's patience to the limit.

Quizzed on what the result might mean for his job, Villas-Boas said: "You'll have to ask that question to the owner, but I have no other information on the contract."

Pressed further on whether a top four finish was a minimum requirement, he replied: "I think the minimum requirement for a club like this is first place.

"Now we are fifth, below the top four. But we have to wait and see.

"It can change within 48 hours, though. That's a good thing. We have a chance to produce something.

"Our reality is a fourth-placed finish, but that is not good enough.

"We have to continue to pursue the best possible finish in the league, and a humble finish for this club."