Fernando Torres was assured yesterday that he has won his battle to be Chelsea's lead striker next season when the club's chief executive said that – despite the Spaniard's post-Champions League final outburst about his recent unhappiness – the £50m forward would be at the centre of the Chelsea team.
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Roberto Di Matteo open to pairing Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres for Champions League final
Monday 14 May 2012
Roberto Di Matteo has revealed he had Saturday's Champions League final in mind when he paired Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres in Chelsea's win over Blackburn.
Chelsea fall to a Cisse classic double – and battle fatigue
Thursday 03 May 2012
If Chelsea are to make it into a 10th successive Champions League campaign next season, the hard reality after last night's home defeat is that they may well now have to go to Munich on 19 May and win the damned thing against Bayern Munich.
Trophies justify Chelsea managerial changes says chairman Bruce Buck
Thursday 26 April 2012
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has defended the number of managerial changes at Stamford Bridge since Roman Abramovich took over the club in 2003 and believes the club's success in that period vindicates their policy of always having "the right manager" in place.
Cahill and Luiz fit for final fling but midfield is a minefield
Thursday 26 April 2012
Chelsea expect to have Gary Cahill and David Luiz fit to occupy the centre of their defence for the Champions League final in Munich, but the make-up of their midfield will prove more problematic for Roberto di Matteo in the wake of the suspension of Ramires and Raul Meireles.
Torres puts seal on Chelsea's advance into wonderland
Wednesday 25 April 2012
They were battered and depleted. They were tired and, at times, frankly desperate. But the 10 men of Chelsea held the fort. It was a magnificent performance.
Dempsey strikes to keep Chelsea playing catch-up
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Late Fulham leveller dents neighbours' top four ambitions
Meireles' late strike seals gala evening with Barcelona
Thursday 05 April 2012
It is time for Chelsea to saddle up and face the old enemy, Barcelona, once more. This will be the Chelsea's sixth Champions League semi-final in nine years, yet last night they wasted chances and stumbled badly against the 10 men of Benfica. Only when Raul Meireles broke deep into injury time and smashed in the winner did the tension finally lift.
Branislav Ivanovic happy with improving Chelsea striker Fernando Torres
Monday 02 April 2012
Defender Branislav Ivanovic believes Fernando Torres' return to form has created a feelgood factor at Chelsea as they aim to end a difficult season with two trophies.
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