Ranieri: Rumours Will Hit My Players ; Chelsea Manager Speaks Out As Club Issues Statement

Evening Standard - London › March 23, 2004

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CLAUDIO RANIERI believes the raging speculation surrounding his future will eventually affect the performance of the Chelsea players.

As his team go into their biggest match of the season in the Champions League quarter- final first leg against Arsenal tomorrow night he said: "I hope it is not a distraction.The players were okay in training but every day they see this and that - it must have an effect eventually."

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Ranieri: Rumours Will Hit My Players ; Chelsea Manager Speaks Out As Club Issues Statement

There are unconfirmed reports today the Chelsea manager made an emotional speech to his squad after training telli...

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