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If anyone can understand Dutch could they maaaybe translate what he's on about in his interview?

Imagine Drogbas Kid playing for Chelsea

They are Chelsea and as they prepare to entertain Arsenal on Sunday it is time to appreciate properly the Double-winners. The new-age Chelsea is embodied by Florent Malouda, an exceptional athlete but blessed with fabulous technique and a deep hinterland of character. "I'm a father and husband first and after that a footballer," reflected Malouda, probably the Premier League player of 2010, a Frenchman with a ready smile as he sat at Cobham, talking eloquently. "I couldn't have that smile as a player if I didn't have my family beside me. When I began to have success in football, a lot of extra responsibilities came on my shoulders. If I hadn't had that solid base with my family, I could have been crushed. Success in my personal life gives me strength to fight and become a good footballer. "My family are my best judge. Just after the Community Shield, when we lost against Man U, I came home and my four-year-old son [Aaron] was crying. That affected me more than the game. "He's Chelsea 200 per cent. He didn't want to show me he was crying but he was. Every time I come home, he says: 'Did you win?' or 'I saw you lose'. "When we conceded the goal at Man City, my wife [Florencia] told me he started crying. That's the biggest pressure I've got. My oldest daughter [Kelys] is nine, in school with kids who support other teams, so she says: 'Daddy, you have to win!' It's funny but it shows me the responsibilities I have in my career! It affects my family." Childhood experiences inevitably moulded Malouda's personality. "I come from a divorced family. I grew up with my mother and even though she was struggling in life she made me and my brothers travel to open up our minds. We started around French Guyana and went to Surinam and Brazil. It gave me a different perspective. "What I appreciate most in my career is being able to travel the world and meet a lot of different people. It's really a privilege to be at Chelsea. "My son wants to start playing for Chelsea. Didier Drogba's son is playing for the club. Maybe in 10 to 15 years, we'll be in the stands, watching our sons. I wish for a dynasty! After my career, I hope to work with Chelsea, and keep going the special feeling I have now. Not coaching! I'll leave that with JT!" The stereotyping of the club of John Terry and Ashley Cole as a brash, cash-flashing behemoth bemused Malouda. "Sometimes I just laugh. Some people are interested in the 'big story', the 'cars and girls'. "They are not interested in the people. Even before I came here, people were talking about Chelsea with a bad image, saying it was big money, but they were not thinking about the special relationship between the people who work for the club and the players. "Even in the small clubs I've been at [like Châteauroux and Guingamp], I never had this atmosphere. I'm 30 and this is the best feeling I've had in my whole career. "What we did last season with the Double was really special. The fans love us. Most of the players really appreciate the atmosphere at this club. You can see the players have committed themselves to the club long term." Open the door to the home dressing room and some controversial people lurk within, individuals like Terry, Drogba, Nicolas Anelka and Cole. To Malouda, they are friends as well as professional colleagues, they are human beings. "JT is part of the tradition of Chelsea. When it's tough and we are shaking, John is the leader who keeps us on the right path. John sets the tone before the game, analysing us to feel if we are ready or not. If he feels we are too relaxed, he will remind us: 'Guys we have to be ready'. "Sometimes at half-time, even when we are winning, if he feels we are too relaxed, and becoming sloppy, he reminds us to be focused. John shouts and speaks. When a young player starts his first game, John has a chat with him. "If a player is in a bad mood, John speaks with him. He keeps everyone together. John might have his own problems, but he has to deal with everybody else's. "Didier is a leader, a big character. In the big games, I feel this is what he is waiting for. He says: 'Stay behind me and I'll show you the way. I will take responsibility.' He makes sure everybody is motivated. "He can get too emotional but that's the way Didier is. He plays with passion. When I was in Lyon, playing against Marseille, I could feel the Marseille fans' love for Didier. Didier is really sensitive to that love. It is the same here at Chelsea. He loves to feel loved. He's a showman. "Nicolas keeps everything inside. He's very sensitive. After the World Cup [when Anelka sent home early by France], the club surrounded Nicolas with love and he was really sensitive to that. "People say he's not showing any emotion but I see it. I see Nicolas smile. He's really happy here. He doesn't give his trust easily. He needs to know you, know he can trust you, before he opens up." Malouda has built up a particularly effective left-sided axis with Cole. "Ashley knows when he goes forward I'll try to find him, even though the space is tight," added Malouda, also stressing Cole's popularity inside Stamford Bridge. "People like Ashley. Every one of us has been on the front page of the papers. Life goes on. The most important thing is that you keep the trust of the players. I hope we will always have that bond." The champions' unity has been strengthened by Carlo Ancelotti's shrewd stewardship. "When everything is good, sometimes you don't need a manager," continued Malouda, "but when we lost against Man City and Inter Milan last season, he gave us confidence again. "Even though we were shaking, he was the reference point. He keeps calm, in control and lets us know 'everything will be OK. Be philosophical under pressure. Keep believing'. "Even when we are winning, he always tells us, 'you won't win all games 4-0, you have to fight hard in every game and deliver another great performance. You are playing for a big club'. He's really close to the players. We can speak about anything with him from families to national team disappointment." Ah, those other Blues. Malouda endured a wretched summer, used poorly by Raymond Domenech as Les Misérables managed to eclipse even England in stinking out South Africa. "It wasn't easy with France, even before the World Cup," said Malouda, recalling Thierry Henry's infamous hand-ball in the play-off against Ireland. "A lot of people in the world said it was a disgrace. I wasn't very proud of the way we qualified but we had to go there and try to show we deserved it. Unfortunately, the results didn't give us the right. "I came back with a lot of questions but not a lot of answers. The best therapy was to get back to Chelsea, to work on my confidence. I was so happy to get back to Chelsea. It was like returning to the family, a great feeling. There was extra motivation. "For the English players, the fans were waiting to see their performance. They showed they are good players. For me, it was the same. "I didn't think of retiring after the World Cup but it has always been difficult for me in the national team. I became a leader with Chelsea and I want to with France. In the summer, I never felt considered a leader with France. With the new manager [Laurent Blanc], the atmosphere is more positive. "We respect him because of his playing career and because of his managerial style with Bordeaux. But there are still a lot of expectations. "We are France, a big nation. When you look at our Fifa ranking [27], we are dropping. That is the message from the manager: 'We have to get back to first'." For Chelsea, the target is the Champions League. Surely, the dream is taking on Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid in the final at Wembley? "Everyone speaks about José!" laughed Malouda of the Special One who brought him to the Bridge. "I felt he always knew which button to press to get something out of me. José analyses your personality. He puts you under pressure, wants you to be close to perfection. "But, honestly, I don't care about the opponent at Wembley. I just want to be there. We are a big club, we want to win the Champions League but we are aware it is so difficult. "In my first year, we played the final in Moscow and lost on penalties. We have always lost against the winner, so we know how tight it is. If we are strong, and believe, we can do it." Balance and belief: the Malouda way.

How Chelsea starlet McEachran made history in Zilina 'And after a 20-minute gallop as substitute, McEachran is now standard-bearer for Chelsea's generation of Young Blues ripening on the vine in a vintage year. At 17, McEachran became the first player to appear in the Champions League having been born since the European Cup was repackaged in 1992, making an assured senior debut in the 4-1 win at MSK Zilina. Manager Carlo Ancelotti also introduced Gael Kakuta and Patrick van Aanholt, both 19, as late replacements while Daniel Sturridge, 21, was on target as Chelsea launched their annual crusade on the continent.'

Ok firstly me living in South Africa has absolutly nothing to do with you, im orginally from Surrey and was brought up in Cobham. And since when does someones oppinion that mine in this case have to be critised? Josh seems to have a good head on his shoulders and I very much doubt that the media would corrupt his mind. Iv always believed in playing your best 11 and Josh is possibly one of our top five naturally talented players. Anyway your probably just another negative pessamistic Chelsea supporter, I say chill out and come get a tan in Cape town lol.

Living Legend Drogba you will never be forgotten

I don't agree, yes maybe Wilshere has more experience but Josh has more composure on a soccer ball than I'v ever seen before. Yes he probably wont start but I really hope he gets at least 30 minutes, If Josh can come on against Man city (possibly the most physical side in the league) I think hes ready to show Arsenal what truly is the BEAUTIFULL game.

Would rather see Josh then the both of them. Arsenal arnt physical at all and wilshere will be playing so i see no reason why not to start Josh?

Skysports.com understands that Chelsea and Real Madrid are monitoring the progress of Las Palmas youngster Jonathan Viera. The 20-year-old winger is a star of the Segunda Division in Spain and is reported to be valued in the region of €7million (£6m). Scouts from several clubs across Europe are monitoring Viera, with Chelsea and Jose Mourinho's Real said to be taking an especially keen interest. But Las Palmas are not overly concerned as Viera is under contract until next summer and would not be able to leave below an asking price. However, Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, who is beginning to look to a new generation in his ageing squad, could consider testing Las Palmas' resolve in the winter transfer window. Chelsea had scouts posted for Las Palmas' clash with Villarreal B on the weekend. Las Palmas' youth production line is famed throughout Spain and Chelsea chief Frank Arnesen had his talent spotters check on four of their youngsters. Jonathan Viera, Vitolo, David Gonzalez and Alvaro Cejudo are all said to be on Arnesen's notebook, according to local sources. Las Palmas Spain - Forward Old club: Las Palmas B Age: 21 Born in: Las Palmas Height: 1.70m Weight: 64kg Jonathan Viera (Left)

I think Josh should start in place of ramires and see how josh can handle a whole 90 minutes of PL action. I still would like to see Ramires come on.

Nathaniel Chalobah Hes defiantly one to watch UP blues

Carlo www.chelseafc.com 'For now we have to choose [who else to play] up front. Sure we will start [Florent] Malouda and Anelka but we will have to choose the right position up front. 'It could [Daniel] Sturridge or [Gael] Kakuta, I could put these two players in, they are ready. 'From the beginning, McEachran will go on the bench; he will be ready to go onto the pitch if it is necessary. John Terry will play.' We all must admit Sturridge has been givin a fair bit of game time recently and hasnt really preformed. I would love to see what Kakuta could do.....

Josh could well be the FUTURE of CHELSEA FC! It may sound a little soft but I get Goosebumps when this lad takes the Field. Him and Kakuta could be atleast one of the best three players in the world in the next 10 years. Well I hope so atleast...

TURNBULL was the weak link couldnt even get a body part on anything, he's useless wow he cant be our backup keeper imagine him starting for us in a CL game O shit lol.

When do you think Carlo will announce his team?

If we can score early Then we can really put them to the sword, that first goal makes everything

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/laptop-martin-lipton/Martin-Lipton-lunchtime-read-Why-Chelseas-Carling-Cup-crash-to-Newcastle-could-mark-the-start-of-the-fall-of-Roman-s-empire-article586791.html Please read this article its actually pathetic what these fucking Mirror journos are saying.

Yuri Zhirkov and Dan Sturridge O and also Bruma had very below par games, wont lie I think Carlo gets very fustrated with Dan. On the other hand Josh was 'Fantastic' and since Yossi is eout now I would like to see Josh on the bench more. I think He could handle the premier L hes absolutly CLASS.

Great News almost back to a full strength squad

Guys the more the press slates us the better because as soon as we prove them wrong once again they feel like right idiots. I would go a whole season loosing every game aslong as we beat United Home and away, as most of the press suck uniteds jellytot balls.

Does Anyone know when Carlo will be name-ing the side?

Lets not be so Negative dude, Bruma and Aanholt are better defenders than any of the Newcastles, theres no need to worry Carlo knows what he's doing.

I agree all our Young ones would start in most EPL sides . O and Esk not to be rude but i rekn u get a new Sig with our new and improved young ones? Maybe Aanholt,Kakuta,Bruma,Josh?

LOOL Benitez is a right idiot

Iv been very impressed by Obi this season and ill be the first to admit i doubted his ability for a long time. Was just thinking IF just IF he was willing wouldnt he make a good CB, he wouldnt be the fastest but i rekn he would suit the role. Yes/No?