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• Lampard hails current Chelsea legend

  "I'm desperate for (Drogba) to stay (at Chelsea). He is a magnificent player. He's a machine. His body is a machine, when you look at him stripped down. He's lost no pace, he's lost none of his finishing instinct. As a man, I love Didier and whatever he decides to do, whether he stays or whatever, he has been a hero for this club and will go down as a legend. It's been a pleasure to play with him and it would be a pleasure to carry on playing with him because he gives defenders such a hard time. He is not just that big man. He scores goals that matter and that's priceless."

• Cech Remembers Chelsea Fate

  "After the Napoli game we were written off, but here we are. We are in the Camp Nou, 90 minutes away from the final. It's great to be in this position but things change quickly in football. We have a good advantage and we are confident that we're in a good enough position to go through."

• Shevchenko credits Bridge crowd

  "Chelsea always have a good chance at home because the Chelsea supporters push the team to win."

• Luiz states Manchester fate

  "Don't forget that either Manchester United or Manchester City will finish the season by winning nothing."

• Lampard admits inadequate squad

  "The fixtures and where we are in the table doesn't lie, we're not as good as we used to be. It's something we must all put right."

• McEachran surprises Juan Mata

  "Josh McEachran grabbed my attention, who’s now on loan at Swansea. A very fine and promising player."

• Drogba welcomes Mourinho return

  "It would be nice (to have Mourinho back), it would be fun for the story. Let's see what happens."

• Mourinho praises Madrid experience

  "I would sign again for Real Madrid. It has made me a better professional than before coming here as the manager."

• Mata explains Chelsea move

  "I came (to Chelsea) first for the club, but as well for (AVB). He gave me a lot of confidence, for this I am very grateful to him."

• Terry rushes back for squad

  "I said to the physios, the way things were here, I just wanted to push myself and be involved and try to get back as quickly as possible."

• Di Matteo on AVB Sacking

  "Andre (Villas-Boas) has brought some very good, positive ideas and changes to this football club and we will benefit from his changes. I enjoyed very much working with him and we will remain friends for the rest of our lives, but I will have to move on for this club and try my best with the players we have here."

• Ferguson believes in AVB

  "I hope (AVB) does well because he has got the potential. His work at Porto can't be ignored and I hope he comes back soon."

• AVB praises Mourinho and Madrid

  "At the moment, there is not a vacancy at (Chelsea), that is the most important thing. And the Real Madrid manager (Mourinho) is not available at the moment. He's tied to the best club in the world."

• AVB continues Torres support

  "Torres helped the team (against Swansea) with his movement, lay-offs and passing, but we need to create more opportunities for him."

• AVB on QPR injury status

  "Lampard trained with the team today and we are looking at Swansea for him, Mikel is still out, and Ivanovic is fully recovered."

• Ivanovic gives Sheva credit

  "Andriy Shevchenko helped me a great deal (at Chelsea). He is one of the most important people in my career and we speak a lot still."

• Cahill on taking criticsm

  "If people criticize me (at Chelsea) I won't take it to heart. All that will happen is I will prove them wrong."

• Sturridge predicts England defense

  "I think if (Gary Cahill) is playing from now until the end of the season alongside John Terry and Ashley Cole then it should only be the right-back position available in the England starting 11."

• Essien feels stronger now

  "It's always good to be back after such a long injury, so I'm very happy to be back."

• Ancelotti denies Torres link

  "I have been offered many players, but Cavani and Torres are not part of them."

• Cahill admits European excitement

  "Playing in Europe is the whole reason I wanted to move (to Chelsea). It'll be a new experience for myself, and I'm looking forward to pitting my wits against the top players in the world."

• Azpilicueta Speaks About Chelsea

  "If Chelsea want me, they should discuss with Marseille. If a proposal comes, I will think about it."

• Hulk's Agent Thinks Big

  "Hulk is one of the best players in the world and he is being followed by big clubs in Europe. One hundred million euros is not such a high figure."

• Terry Praises Cahill Signing

  "Cahill is a great player, he can play his left and right foot, he's great in air and he is quick. He's a really solid defender."

• McEachran Reveals Swansea Motive

  “There were a few others Premier League teams (interested in me), but I chose Swansea because the style of football they play."

• Cech Happy For Essien

  "It was great to see Michael (Essien) back because it's been really tough for him with a cruciate ligament injury, but big credit to him for coming back so soon and it's great to have him back."

• Cahill excited for Chelsea switch

  "Chelsea is a massive club, a club that looks to win trophies season in season out. Opportunities like this you can't turn down."

• Romeu backs Torres

  "People used to say that if Torres doesn't score then he is not playing good, but that is not true."

• Lukaku future on loan?

  "If my situation at Chelsea does not evolve between now and the end of the season, it may be better to be loaned out for a season."

• Malouda needs to play

  "I am the kind of player who needs to play week in, week out and the manager knows that. I am expecting to start more games."