Former Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari believes that Andre Villas-Boas won't make it easy for players that don't support him as manager.

The Palmeiras head coach has revealed his full backing behind the 34-year-old, and thinks that doubters within the Blues squad will have a "difficult time" under the Portuguese boss.

"They are in for a difficult time if they think they can play around with Andre just because of his boyish face," the Daily Star quotes Scolari as saying. "Andre is good and he will prove it again at Chelsea."

Scolari's term at Stamford Bridge was short-lived as he was sacked by owner Roman Abramovich after just seven months.