- Makelele leaves Asteras Tripolis
- Only took charge of three games
- Reveals why he left the Greek side
AFPChelsea legend quits managerial job after just three games in charge and hits out at club for interfering in team selection
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AFPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
There was a reported philosophical difference between the club and Makelele, which led to his resignation, according to reports from the Greek publication EPT. The report also listed a lack of cohesiveness in the dressing area as a contributing issue. The Chelsea legend has now disclosed the reasons behind the swift decline in his relationship with the team.
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GettyWHAT MAKELELE SAID
Speaking to London World, Makelele said: "I love the job, but I can’t accept when people interfere and tell me what I can or cannot do.
"They promised me full control of the team. It was (supposed to be) my decision who played or didn’t play.
"In the last game, they insisted a key player [Darnell Eric Bile] should be benched,' said Makelele.
"The player has a small amateur salary, but he’s the best player in the team. I brought him on for just 20 minutes – he got two assists, and we won the game.
"But they didn’t want him (to play). They thought they could control whether he plays because he hadn’t signed a (new) contract. I used him because of his quality."
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