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Luis Enrique flopped at Roma but shunned Pep Guardiola's style at Barcelona to great success... so which version of him will Chelsea get?

Daily Mail | February 7, 2018

Related Topics: Shunning, Roman Abramovich, Walter Sabatini, Luis Enrique (footballer), Goal, Lionel Messi, Pep Guardiola, Chelsea F.C., A.S. Roma, Barcelona

Luis Enrique has competed in the New York Marathon, the Frankfurt Ironman, a 10-hour triathlon, and a 255km trek through the Moroccan desert with a 10kg rucksack. The former Barcelona manager is one for long-haul tests.

But at Chelsea he might have to learn how to sprint. The club's managerial record under Roman Abramovich is one of short bursts of success followed by a departure, a reset, and more success.

Depending on which Enrique they get, that could either be the worst case scenario or his ideal.

Luis Enrique captured a treble in his first campaign as Barcelona manager, the 2014-15 season
Luis Enrique captured a treble in his first campaign as Barcelona manager, the 2014-15 season
But he struggled during his first post as a senior manager
But he struggled during his first post as a senior manager — an unsuccessful time at Roma
That was a difficult spell as Roma boss

There are two tales in the Asturian's managerial career.

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