Florent Malouda, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 winger, is the latest player to have picked up an injury ahead of the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
The Frenchman started the English Premier League clash against Blackburn Rovers but was unable to finish even the first half. Caretaker manager http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Di Matteo had to take him off because of a hamstring injury, which he felt could be aggravated if precautionary
measures were not taken.
Along with central defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Florent-Malouda-c13838 is now a doubt for the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on 19th May. The Italian boss who will have tough decisions to make ahead of
the big fixture was hopeful of his injured players recovering in time.
Di Matteo said while speaking to reporters:
“We took him off - precautionary - with a little problem with his hamstring. Hopefully he'll recover as soon as possible.”
As for Luiz and Cahill, Di Matteo admitted the duo had not yet gained full fitness and would be fighting to make an appearance for the final of the European competition. He claimed the chances were not too good for Luiz and Cahill, but that they were making
an effort to regain fitness.
He revealed:
“They are getting better day by day. We're going to try to push them this week in training and see how far we can take them.”
Like striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385. He revealed he was extremely proud of his time in charge at Stamford Bridge and
regardless of what the future held, would do his best to guide them to the highest achievement in football; the UEFA Champions League trophy.
Di Matteo continued:
“We've had a very intense nine weeks here together and it's been fantastic. And we are all looking forward to next Saturday as well.
It's been very emotional because I feel very responsible with this club, because I've played here, I've been part of it.”
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