Sheva Keen To Raid Fans Hearts

Andriy Shevchenko has blamed injuries for the two unsuccessful seasons he has had at the Stamford Bridge. The former AC Milan had a glittering goal scoring record before a mega bucks move to the West London Outfit but has seen his time limited on the pitch. Sheva joined Chelsea back in 2006 but has managed only a handful of goals, turning out to be one of the biggest flops in the history as he has weighed in with just nine league goals in that time.

Despite argubaly 2 pathetic seasons in London, the Ukaranian is determined to prove himself and win a place in the hearts of Blues' fans.

“During these two years at Chelsea I had two operations and a serious back injury,” Shevchenko told the club’s official website.

“If I will have the opportunity to train and play without injuries, I would like to leave my mark on the history of Chelsea.

“Injuries constantly kept me out of action.”

I have trained with the team only a week,” Shevchenko added. “The process of recovery is taking place normally and the injury doesn’t bother me.

“It is gratifying that the coach gave me an opportunity to get back to the rhythm of playing [during pre-season].

“We had a good conversation. I’m only now getting into shape and recovering from injury, so prefence is given to those players who are in better form.

“The coach always chooses the best players in order to choose the best scheme. I very much respect Scolari as a man and a great coach.

“I think the challenge for the coach now is to find the optimum team and help the players achieve their best form.

“Scolari has enough players to change the scheme of the game. He will be able to judge the best strategy.”

Gilliani Again Rules Out Sheva Swoop

Adriano Galliani has again quashed reports that the former Balloon d'Or winner is set to join the Rossoneri any soon. Scolari today has indicated that the Ukranian hitman wouldn't be in the starting lineup for their season opener against Pompey giving air to the specultions that it might be an end of a dismal spell for Andriy in England.



"In Europe, the prices for players are impossible," said Galliani

"It's right for us to have the right mix of players such as well established ones like Ronaldinho and young players like Cardaccio and Viudez.

"As for Shevchenko and Kaka? Those players are under contract with their clubs and they will not leave.

"Neither player will leave Milan or Chelsea and there is no point in disturbing them."

Sheva First To Face The Chop

Big Phil has put an end any hopes of Sheva being a regular 11 by saying that the former AC Milan fan favorite would be left rotting on the bench for their season opener against Pompey on August 17, 2008. The Ukranian has had a miserable two years at the Bridge after the Blues payed a British record fee of 31 million euros to the Milanese side.

Felipao suggested that he would have a struggle to break into his Chelsea side in the coming campaign. Sheva again had a nightmare when he missed the only spot kick of the shoot out yesterday, leaving Felipao with his first defeat of Chelsea reign.

Scolari said: "I came here to this tournament to look at my team for the game against Portsmouth and I need to prepare my team for that game.

"If I have a chance to put three or four more players into the game, I will. If not, I will follow my idea for the game against Portsmouth.



"I'm not thinking about giving Shevchenko a game. If I need to put him or Franco Di Santo in the game, I will, but my idea is about Portsmouth. I know 75% of my team. Now, maybe 85%."

Carlo - Sheva To Stay At Chelsea

The Milan boss has put all the rumours to bed by stating that the former AC Milan hero would not be moving to any club during the summer transfer window.. It was believed that Milan wanted him badly following the injury to Boriello which ruled him out for the start of the forth coming season.

But Ancelotti said: 'Borriello has a problem which will be resolved quickly, so we will wait for him. Shevchenko will play at Chelsea this season.'



Milan are on their way to Moscow where they will take on Primera Liga side Sevilla before meeting the winner of the clash between Lokomotiv Moscow and Chelsea on Sunday.

Ancelotti revealed that 18-year-old striker Alberto Paloschi would deputise for Borriello in Milan's starting line-up for both games.

'Besides Kaka, Paloschi remains our only striker available, so he will play the next two games that are important tests against strong teams,' he added.

Milan Rule Out Sheva Signing

Rumours had it that the Ukranian hitman was heading back to Milan after a nightmare of a spell at Chelsea. The former AC Milan star failed to live up to his hefty price tag of 30 million pounds scoring a handful of goals during his 2 injury hit seasons at Stamford Bridge.

AC Milan have never hidden their desire of bringing back one of their most devastating strikers back to the San Siro, publicaly admiting an interest in him on a number of times. However it now seems that new Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is keen on giving Shevchenko a chance which has put paid to any deal.



"He's not for sale" said Galliani. "I've asked officially and Roman Abramovich said no. So we must be serious and disciplined.

"Should a club say no, we must accept. It means we have to think of something else" he added.