Grant praises Abramovich

Ex-Chelsea boss Avram Grant claims Roman Abramovich is an easy man to work for, despite reports to the contrary.

At just 33, the Portuguese is the youngest manager in the Premier League after he succeeded experienced Italian Carlo Ancelotti once his release from his Porto contract had been agreed.

Blues owner Abramovich craves UEFA Champions League success and has dispensed with six managers since 2005.

Grant, who was director of football at Chelsea before taking over from Jose Mourinho in September 2007, almost delivered when coming within a penalty kick of winning the 2008 Champions League final in Moscow.

The former Chelsea manager insists the Russian tycoon will give his new young manager 'everything' possible to make an impact - which is likely to include a bumper transfer kitty.

"It is very easy to work under Roman Abramovich," said Grant.

"I have read people in the paper saying that he interferes, but it is not true - he gives you everything you want and you are even sometimes afraid to say something because you know the day after you will have it.

"If you see the [training] facilities at Cobham and even the Academy, it is at a top, top level.

"He is a perfectionist. He wants to achieve the best and he will give you everything to achieve the best, so he wants the results, but he's easy to work with."