Florent Malouda has admitted it would be “the worst blow” of his career if Chelsea failed to win the Premier League title.
The French winger has been one of the stars of the Blues’ season which sees them just one win from claiming their first league title since 2006.
Chelsea must keep their nerve to beat Wigan at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and Malouda said: “Nobody here even thinks about anything other than a victory. To fail would be a disaster.
“For me, it would be the worst blow in my career, but with our fans at Stamford Bridge behind us we believe that’s impossible.
“If you analyse the numbers and statistics in our season, then Chelsea deserve to be champions and yet we know we must still win on Sunday to confirm our achievement.
“We will forget the nerves and we know we will have to play with our heads and be patient. I am totally convinced we will be champions.”
It has been one of the most exciting title races in the history of the Premier League with the three-way race between Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal developing into a two-horse race in the past three weeks.
Now, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will try to ensure there are no slip-ups against Stoke, meaning Chelsea must win against Wigan to avoid the unthinkable.
But having lost at the DW Stadium already this season, Malouda has been quick to emphasise Carlo Ancelotti’s side cannot afford to take the Latics lightly.
Malouda said: “We know Wigan will not give up against us, but our chance of winning the title should be big enough to overcome any obstacle placed in front of us.
“The key to beating Wigan will be to score the first goal, we must not think about Manchester United and for Chelsea the only interest is our match.”
This season Malouda, 29, has been in easily his best form since arriving from Lyon in a £12million deal in 2007.
And the Frenchman, who has just been voted Blues’ player of the year by his team-mates, hopes a Chelsea title win will only be the first part of a double celebration.
Malouda added: “I came to the Premier League to win titles and personally I am very motivated for Sunday. The day when you can win a title is special for any player, it hardly happens every day.
“The squad is in good shape and we have so much belief and confidence. I’m optimistic but we still haven’t won the title yet.
“United is a tough rival, a great team, but I think we have been consistent – we’ve won twice against them.
“We’re ahead of them by such a small margin and that shows how competitive it has been. We have great respect for them.
“Personally, I am determined to win two trophies this season and if we can achieve that then I will enjoy a really special celebration.”
The French winger has been one of the stars of the Blues’ season which sees them just one win from claiming their first league title since 2006.
Chelsea must keep their nerve to beat Wigan at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and Malouda said: “Nobody here even thinks about anything other than a victory. To fail would be a disaster.
“For me, it would be the worst blow in my career, but with our fans at Stamford Bridge behind us we believe that’s impossible.
“If you analyse the numbers and statistics in our season, then Chelsea deserve to be champions and yet we know we must still win on Sunday to confirm our achievement.
“We will forget the nerves and we know we will have to play with our heads and be patient. I am totally convinced we will be champions.”
It has been one of the most exciting title races in the history of the Premier League with the three-way race between Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal developing into a two-horse race in the past three weeks.
Now, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will try to ensure there are no slip-ups against Stoke, meaning Chelsea must win against Wigan to avoid the unthinkable.
But having lost at the DW Stadium already this season, Malouda has been quick to emphasise Carlo Ancelotti’s side cannot afford to take the Latics lightly.
Malouda said: “We know Wigan will not give up against us, but our chance of winning the title should be big enough to overcome any obstacle placed in front of us.
“The key to beating Wigan will be to score the first goal, we must not think about Manchester United and for Chelsea the only interest is our match.”
This season Malouda, 29, has been in easily his best form since arriving from Lyon in a £12million deal in 2007.
And the Frenchman, who has just been voted Blues’ player of the year by his team-mates, hopes a Chelsea title win will only be the first part of a double celebration.
Malouda added: “I came to the Premier League to win titles and personally I am very motivated for Sunday. The day when you can win a title is special for any player, it hardly happens every day.
“The squad is in good shape and we have so much belief and confidence. I’m optimistic but we still haven’t won the title yet.
“United is a tough rival, a great team, but I think we have been consistent – we’ve won twice against them.
“We’re ahead of them by such a small margin and that shows how competitive it has been. We have great respect for them.
“Personally, I am determined to win two trophies this season and if we can achieve that then I will enjoy a really special celebration.”
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