Michael Ballack is happy with life at Chelsea, and says there is 'no point' in sacking Avram Grant.
German focused on winning double, while backing Grant
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is happy with life at Stamford Bridge, and believes there is 'no point' in parting company with manager Avram Grant.
Ballack's future at Chelsea has been the subject of speculation for some time as he has previously struggled to live up to expectations since his arrival from Bayern Munich in 2006.
However, the Germany international has reminded the critics of his quality in recent weeks with a number of impressive displays, including a brace against Premier League leaders Manchester United last Saturday.
The 31-year-old has shrugged off talk of an exit, and instead redirected focus on The Blues' charge for a League and UEFA Champions League double.
Happy
"I am happy with Chelsea and I don't know why some people say otherwise," Ballack told the
Sunday Express.
"I feel I am playing well. I want to win the title. You always want to win something and I also hope to win the Champions League final."
Ballack also hit out at reports suggesting that Grant could lose his job at the end of the season.
"I liked [former boss] Jose [Mourinho]. He brought me to the club. But it would have been difficult for anyone who took the Chelsea job after Jose Mourinho because fans loved him and the club loved him.
Grant
"I think Avram Grant is doing a good job. There is no point in changing the manager again. We are having success now. We are in the Champions League final and we still have a chance of winning the League as well.
"I don't like comparing the coaches I have worked under but Avram is a bit quieter than Jose, though he speaks to the players very sharply and clearly.
"He will have us focused against Newcastle [on Monday]. It is going to be a big few weeks for us but we are ready."
