Michael Essien believes Chelsea are good enough to win the Champions League and defend their Premier League title this season.

Chelsea youngster Jeffery Bruma has signed a new contract, tying him to the Barclays Premier League champions until 2014.

Chelsea star John Terry has revealed he has struggled with an injury since the World Cup but hopes 10 days’ rest will solve the issue.

John Obi Mikel insists he is prepared to keep putting the hours in on the training pitch for Chelsea.

Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda maintains the English champions have their sights firmly set on conquering Europe.

Chelsea have confirmed Serbian duo Nemanja Matic and Slobodan Rajkovic will spend the season on loan at Dutch Eredivisie outfit Vitesse Arnhem.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho admits he has “no chance” of prising Didier Drogba away from Chelsea.

Carlo Ancelotti does not believe Nicolas Anelka deserved to be hit with an 18-match ban by France.

John Obi Mikel has no worries about his Chelsea future despite the extra competition Ramires’ arrival at the club brings.

Defender Alex believes new midfield signing Ramires is in the same mould as Chelsea team-mate Michael Essien.