Team of The Week

FORMATION : 4-4-2
GK : David James - Portsmouth
RB : Ledley King -Totenham
CB : Christopher Samba - blackburn
CB : Michael Dawson - Tottenham
LB : Gareth Bale - Tottenham

RM: Michael Brown - Porsmouth
CM: Luis Nani - Man. United
CM: Morten Gamst Pedersen - Blackburn
LM: Will Atkinson - Hull
ST : Craig Bellamy - man. City
ST : Nicolas Anelka - Chelsea


Thursday, September 17, 2009

Anelka hails captain Terry

Nicolas Anelka has paid tribute to the inspirational qualities of Chelsea captain John Terry.

The Blues ran out 1-0 winners against Portuguese side Porto in their opening Champions League group match on Tuesday night thanks to Anelka's strike early in the second half.

England international defender Terry was briefly knocked unconscious in the first half at Stamford Bridge before recovering to complete the 90 minutes.

"John is a warrior," said the Frenchman. "He can play when his leg is broken.

"He's our captain and wants to play every game. He gives us spirit to fight and we fight when we see him on the pitch."

Anelka believes it is a major boost for the Blues to have Joe Cole back from a long-term knee injury after the England midfielder was an unused substitute on Tuesday.

He said: "Joe was ready to play but I think the pitch was too heavy for him. He's going to train tomorrow and will be fully fit this weekend."


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