Shevchenko - 'I was not a flop at Chelsea'

[the wes 7,212]

ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO returns to London this week insisting: “I was not a flop at Chelsea.”

#bodycopy a { font-size: 12px; } The Ukraine striker faces England at Wembley admitting his two seasons at Stamford Bridge were “difficult”.

But Sheva added: “People who think I was a flop at Chelsea are wrong. Yes, they were two ­difficult years but you will see the return of the hitman at Milan.

“I have had to become a real player again but in the future I will completely regain my prowess.”

Shevchenko has yet to back up his words with deeds – he is without a goal in Serie A since returning to AC Milan.

But his club boss Carlo Ancelotti still claims to have faith in him and believes Chelsea didn’t play him in his proper position often enough.

Ancelotti said: “Chelsea play with one striker and two wingers. Andriy was not going to replace Didier Drogba and he is not a winger.

“He is one of the best strikers in the world – that’s why Chelsea paid the money they did for him in the first place – but it didn’t work out.”

[Laylabelle 9,408]

He werent that bad..mean he tried at least..just didnt work for him poor bloke.Another good debut then downhill..but awwww...bear face needing a hug...

Just to old etc and to much expcetion

He'll prob score a sodding hat trick against England weds

[diskoviolente 425]

I think Andrey is a topclass striker. If he would´ve come to Chelsea one year earlier....

well, i hope he gets back on track. it is a shame that he has wasted two years of his carreer...

[SuperSheva7 0]

I don't think he was a complete flop either. He scored a couple of important goals for us, got into the double digits his first season too. Will always be my favorite player, I hope things go well for him at Milan

[BlueLion. 21,491]

He certainly wasn't a flop. Never got a proper run in the team and whenever he showed some form he got injured. Had no luck at all.

[terry26 6]

i dont think sheva was a flop either

i think fans appriciate when they see a player trying and not just resign to leave

[Badboy 1,526]

The guy was a flop.

[the wes 7,212]

AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko expects to return to parent club Chelsea at the end of the season.

"I don't regret anything," he said. "I needed to refresh myself physically and that's what I've done at Milan.

"I haven't been used but I have made myself available. When I returned I said that I would have accepted anything.

"I knew no-one would do me any favours, and I knew that I would be the last striker in the team.

"I'll behave as a professional until the end, then I'll return to London.

"I'll live in London but I don't know where football will take me next season. I'll speak to Chelsea and we'll make a decision.

"I have confidence in myself."

[Kajo 176]

There is no place for him at SB . We waste enough money for his transfer and payment. He should already start looking for new club.

[Elliott 7]

Is he not playing for Milan then?

Regardless, he's really no good to us.

[5354 204]

Seriously, if he was still with us this season, will Chelsea or him be much better off?

[Drogba11CFC 108]

Well, he's only on loan in FM09...

[Kez 2,727]

So it was loan deal then

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I had a feeling it was only a loan. I want him back tbh, especially now we're playing this system where the strikers are interchangeable.

[the wes 7,212]

Shevchenko and Ballack and malouda can fuck off we deserve better!!!!!

[Ollie 4,400]

I would absolutely love to see him score for us again, i dont mind him coming back at all, i still have huge respect for him. He never moaned, he got on with things always. I would like to see him back, dont ask me why i just would. I'm looking forward to it lol. 'MON THE SHEVA!

[Fulham Broadway 16,977]

I would absolutely love to see him score for us again, i dont mind him coming back at all, i still have huge respect for him. He never moaned, he got on with things always. I would like to see him back, dont ask me why i just would. I'm looking forward to it lol. 'MON THE SHEVA!

I would as well, though he was given more than a few chances. Needs an injection of confidence and to lose the rabbit in the headlights look

[Manson17 0]

Sheva was, and maybe still is one of my favourite strikers ever. I remember my very first game I went to see was Milan VS some turkish team. Shevchenko scored 2 goals. He's one of the great strikers, and I want to see him back at Chelsea if it is at least for one more season.