Villas-Boas says will not quit Chelsea

"Frank explained his personal view," the manager added. "He feels something is missing but for me there is nothing missing.

"It is an unhappy dressing room because we are fifth in the league. If we are first and 17 points ahead it would be an extremely happy dressing room.

"Any problems would be put to one side," added Villas-Boas. "I don't see any problems in my relationships with players.

"Lampard? Ask any player who doesn't play all the time if he has a good relationship with the manager."

Villas-Boas also said leaders Manchester City now had more financial muscle in the transfer market than Chelsea.

"Maybe in the past we had it (spending power) but not how it has been applied by City this season," he explained.

"I don't think you can compare the two squads. They have a better squad; have more depth, with good players."

-Reuters