Luiz Felipe Scolari will demand that his Chelsea squad 'give everything' when he takes over at Stamford Bridge on 1st July.
Portugal boss Scolari was announced as Avram Grant's replacement on Wednesday with Chelsea confirming that he will take the reins after Euro 2008 has concluded.
And the Brazilian has already outlined what he expects from his players over the course of the 2008/09 season as he looks to mastermind a push for silverware.
Tough guy
"I have a reputation of being a tough guy, and that's why they call me Big Phil. What's wrong with that?" Scolari said in the Daily Star.
"I look after my players, they look after me. On the pitch, you must give everything and save nothing.
"I like aggression in players and those who love to impose themselves on games. Players have to be physically strong.
"Players must understand what I say and what I want. I will give them responsibility to sort things out on the pitch, but first they must prove to me they can handle that.
"No player must play for me if he cannot have the confidence to express himself."
Deco praise
Scolari also reserved praise for Barcelona attacking midfielder Deco - a player that has been tipped to leave Camp Nou over the summer.
"He is an individual player - talented but daring," said the World Cup winner. "It is easy to play football when you are daring. He dribbles and protects the ball and makes things happen.
"He is always expressing himself. There will be mistakes, but this I can excuse. Deco is not afraid."
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