John Terry has defended his coaching credentials after a Chelsea supporter questioned whether he possessed the necessary qualifications to take charge at Stamford Bridge.
The former Blues captain responded directly to criticism on Instagram, pointing to his extensive background in the game.
Terry wrote: "I have every qualification going, I have three years coaching experience in the Premier League with Aston Villa."
The 45-year-old, who currently serves as a mentor within Chelsea's academy setup, holds a UEFA Pro License, the mandatory certification required to manage teams in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
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Terry acknowledged that his beloved club requires a manager of the highest calibre to restore their former glory, a standard he admits he does not yet meet.
He added: "On top of that nobody is more Chelsea than me, for us to be top again we need a top manager as yes that would rule me out but please don't say I'm under qualified!"
The club legend made clear he took issue with supporters labelling him as lacking the proper credentials, even while accepting he is not the right candidate for the position at this stage of his coaching career.
Terry also expressed his astonishment at Enzo Maresca's departure from the club, saying he had not anticipated it.
John Terry has defended his coaching credentials after a Chelsea supporter questioned whether he possessed the necessary qualifications to take charge at Stamford Bridge
| PASpeaking on TikTok following the announcement, he said: "Enzo Maresca has just been sacked by Chelsea and to be honest I'm completely shocked, I didn't see it coming."
The academy coach noted visible friction between the Italian and the club's hierarchy in recent weeks, though he stressed he was not privy to internal matters.
Terry said: "There's clearly been tension between the manager and the owner and they've come to this decision."
He reflected that just weeks earlier, Chelsea had performed brilliantly against Barcelona, making the swift deterioration all the more surprising.
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