Saloman Kalou believes that the forthcoming season could be this Chelsea squad’s last chance of winning the Champions League.
Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka, John Terry and Ashley Cole will all be in their 30s when the season draws to a close, but Kalou thinks they can all put disappointing World Cup campaigns behind them to inspire their club this season.
"That's the reason why we should win, we should go for every challenge," the 25-year-old Ivory Coast international told the Guardian.
"And I think this season will be a great season for Chelsea because this may be the last opportunity for us to win the Champions League or to win more prizes together. Everyone is concerned by that and we have a decent goal and this team is willing to do their best to achieve all those trophies.
“We have good professionals in the team, good experience and people are hungry to win because, at the World Cup, it was not so good for everyone at Chelsea. They have that hunger to win games because we know that the World Cup was a disappointment for everyone."
Kalou feels the team will also benefit from the return of midfielder Michael Essien, who played in the community shield against Manchester United.
"We know how important he is for the team, how important he can be to the whole season, because having him in the team is a bonus," Kalou said.
He also dismissed Chelsea’s poor pre season, blaming the World Cup for disrupting the club’s preparations.
"Some players came in at different moments [from the World Cup], and some players didn't train for one week, so they need time to be fit. It can be a problem but we have the players and the experience of these kind of competitions. I think they will be ready for Saturday, I have no doubt of that."
Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka, John Terry and Ashley Cole will all be in their 30s when the season draws to a close, but Kalou thinks they can all put disappointing World Cup campaigns behind them to inspire their club this season.
"That's the reason why we should win, we should go for every challenge," the 25-year-old Ivory Coast international told the Guardian.
"And I think this season will be a great season for Chelsea because this may be the last opportunity for us to win the Champions League or to win more prizes together. Everyone is concerned by that and we have a decent goal and this team is willing to do their best to achieve all those trophies.
“We have good professionals in the team, good experience and people are hungry to win because, at the World Cup, it was not so good for everyone at Chelsea. They have that hunger to win games because we know that the World Cup was a disappointment for everyone."
Kalou feels the team will also benefit from the return of midfielder Michael Essien, who played in the community shield against Manchester United.
"We know how important he is for the team, how important he can be to the whole season, because having him in the team is a bonus," Kalou said.
He also dismissed Chelsea’s poor pre season, blaming the World Cup for disrupting the club’s preparations.
"Some players came in at different moments [from the World Cup], and some players didn't train for one week, so they need time to be fit. It can be a problem but we have the players and the experience of these kind of competitions. I think they will be ready for Saturday, I have no doubt of that."
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