Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o claims that Andrei Shevchenko made a major mistake by opting to join Premiership champions Chelsea last summer.
The Ukrainian cost the West Londoners £30 million, but has struggled to justify that fee with a return of just two goals to date.
He did break his duck at Stamford Bridge with the opener in his side's 2-1 win over Portsmouth two weeks ago, but has struggled to adapt to life in The Premiership.
Eto'o, who is sidelined until the New Year with a knee ligament injury, feels that Chelsea's style of play is at the root of Shevchenko's problems, insisting The Blues' 'defensive' approach limits his opportunities.
Indeed, he feels that staying put in Milan would have been in the 30-year-old's best interests and believes his reputation has also been tarnished by his relationship with owner Roman Abramovich.
"I have many friends at Chelsea and we often speak," Eto'o told
www.worldfootballers.com. "He is perceived as Roman Abramovich's pet and he doesn't get clean assists to score.
"I believe Shevchenko has made a mistake.
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At Milan everyone plays football and for a forward this is crucial because you have more scoring possibilities.
"Chelsea play more defensive football and the two strikers struggle
i guess chelski don't play football
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