Chelsea could be set to use Deco and Ricardo Carvalho as bait to sign Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero in the summer.

Ricardo Carvalho has cast a shadow over Chelsea’s FA Cup preparations by pulling out of Portugal’s friendly with China with what is believed to be a knee injury.

Frank Lampard, Alex and Ricardo Carvalho are fit to return for Chelsea against Inter Milan tonight but Yuri Zhirkov is injured.

Ricardo Carvalho is hoping to help Chelsea past Arsenal on Sunday and put them in the title driving seat.

Defender Ricardo Carvalho insists Chelsea’s recent form will have sent a message of intent to their title rivals. The Portugal centre-half also maintained Chelsea’sperformances during January proved they could cope without their African Nations Cup

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Defender Ricardo Carvalho feels Chelsea can soon tighten up at the back again – if everyone helps each other out.

Ricardo Carvalho says he is glad he stayed at Chelsea and he is now targeting Champions League glory.

Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho is itching to return to action at Manchester City this weekend.

Ricardo Carvalho has said the current Chelsea side is stronger than the title-winning team put together by Jose Mourinho five years ago.