The Premier League champions have struggled for consistency this term and with 11 fixtures to go, find themselves locked in a battle to secure a top-four finish. As far as Holloway is concerned, though, the Blues have always been in good shape under Roman Abramovich - who bought Chelsea in 2003 - and will continue to be as long as the Russian billionaire is in charge. "I think they were in a crisis a few years ago - and then they were sold and I don't think they have ever been in a crisis since," Holloway said. "They have gone on, spent money wisely and got trophies. "They have dispatched of a few managers pretty quickly, probably too quickly. "But I think they are in fine fettle and although they had a sticky spell, I think they always will be now if you look at the ground and Mr Abramovich's money." Abramovich flexed his financial muscle in January as Chelsea smashed the British transfer record by signing Fernando Torres from Liverpool for £50million, although going into Monday's clash with Blackpool at Bloomfield Road, the Spain striker is yet to score in four games for his new club. Holloway has questioned the extravagant fee paid out for Torres but sees it as further evidence that times are not really so tough for the London outfit. "He's just bought someone for £50million," Holloway said. "Do I agree with that? Probably no. "But can I argue with it? No - he has, and he can do that. "That is this game at the moment, so good luck to them. They are certainly not in crisis." Blackpool pulled off an impressive 3-1 victory over Tottenham - Chelsea's rivals for a Champions League berth - in their last home game and will be looking for more of the same on Monday evening as they continue in their fight to beat the drop. They are currently four points clear of the relegation zone having suffered a setback on Saturday, going down 4-0 at Wolves.
