Avram Grant continued to keep his future plans under wraps as he prepared Chelsea for the biggest game in their history.
Grant, whose position as manager has been the subject of almost continual speculation since he took over from Jose Mourinho, was non-committal as he looked ahead to Wednesday night's clash with Manchester United in the Champions League final.
Grant refused to talk about his own situation but was very clear on where he gets his inspiration from, a set of portraits depicting famous politicians, military figures and sportsmen.
"We are here today 11 days after the league," said Grant. "If it's a normal season for Chelsea we are on vacation now. This is the most important game in the world.
"I am not the most important man here. You have to recognise the owner, the players, the staff and the supporters and ask questions about the final and not me.
"I like to learn from leaders. Pictures of Gandhi, Michael Jordan, Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali and Anwar Sadat. They were great people.
"They got to the end and tried to win everything."
Grant revealed he spoke to the club's billionaire Russian owner Roman Abramovich last Sunday and is due to speak to him again on Wednesday evening during the build up to the game.
"You can imagine how he feels, he came from Moscow," said Grant.
"It was his dream and that of every player and supporter of Chelsea to be in the final. It is very special."
Grant knows he will have to outwit the wily Sir Alex Ferguson for his side to get their hands on the coveted trophy.
"Manchester United are a very good team and have had a very good season," he added.
"It is not easy to score against them. The forwards are very good, the midfield is very good.
"You can prepare for many things but you cannot prepare for everything.
"It will be a good game between two very good teams.
"They are dangerous as a team because they are very balanced.
"I really respect Alex as a person and as a manager. He has done great things.
"Not many managers have been in the final of the Champions League and I respect him. But I want to win."
