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Originally Posted by joewilkins
One other point I will make. Sheva has basically failed to reach the standards of the EPL this season. His lack of pace and strength show up badly in this league. Word has it that he became "injured" when told he was on the bench for the semi-final. He might be back in Milan next season.
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I don't think his technical or physical ability (though he's seemed off the mark physically) has much to do with it.
Chelsea's way of playing, the lack of teamwork, being played off position as well as obvious splits within the club with regards to him make it very difficult for someone like him who's already reached his peak to adapt to a place where he's under immense pressure.
I have very little doubt that had circumstances been better, he'd have been very successful.
I doubt it's at all likely he'll go back to Milan now. There are many fans who still haven't forgiven him for the way he left, and really he's become a part of the past, whilst we're obviously building for the future at the club. For the present, we have gotten Ronaldo to take his spot who has already become a fan favourite as well as a massive player for the side, and is expected to be back to his best for next season when he's fully recovered physically (an incredible amount of work is being done to get him fit). Finally, I'd bet that quite a few players in the squad probably wouldn't welcome him back too quickly either, because some of the comments that were reported after Sheva left seemed to have a slightly bitter flavour to them.