Ferguson assess the age of Chelsea players are not much different from the United. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Chelsea will prove itself as a major contender in the hunt for the title Premier League 2011/12 season, and could not agree if the London club called the old army.
United and Chelsea will face each other this month, and Ferguson admitted his respect for the Blues and inexperienced players.
"They have experienced players like Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, Petr Cech, John Terry, Alex, Nicolas Anelka and Fernando Torres. They're not young anymore in the team, "said Ferguson told Inside United.
"But they do not have players aged 36 or 37 years like Ryan Giggs. Lampard and Drogba's 33-year-old, Anelka 32. They are no different than [Michael] Carrick and Rio Ferdinand. "
"We will not say they're dead and buried. For what? They are still a major threat, and we are prepared to face their challenges. "
At age 33, Andre Villas-Boas became the youngest manager in the Premier League. Ferguson believes, with proper assistants, manager of the Portuguese can achieve success.
"He's got a difference with me. But I'm sure he will get input from others, and he'll be fine. Teralu I do not know her, "said Ferguson.
"He's young, and this is a big step to come to the League of Portuguese competition. Given enough time and support, everything is possible. "
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