Source: SKY_Sports
Ballack retains title hope
Michael Ballack has insisted that Chelsea have not given up on the Premier League title and will fight until the very end of the season.[LNB] The Blues have struggled to keep pace with Manchester United and currently trail the champions by seven points, having played a game more than their rivals.[LNB]Chelsea, though, have returned to form of late and have claimed victory in all five of their games under head coach Guus Hiddink, with the latest success a 2-0 FA Cup win at Coventry.[LNB]Germany international Ballack has rallied his team-mates, who are fighting on three fronts, urging them to ensure they push leaders United all the way in the league.[LNB]He told the club's official website: "It is always important if you win, it gives us confidence for the UEFA Champions League but now we have also qualified for the next round of the cup.[LNB]Realistic"Then there's still the title as long as it is possible. Of course, realistically, United are seven points ahead with one game in hand, so it is not about the other teams, it is about United.[LNB]"We know it is a big gap, but if something happens then we are there. We'll try until the very end."[LNB]Ballack also reserved praise for striker Didier Drogba, who looks back to his attacking best after netting three goals in his last four games.[LNB]"He was injured, but now he looks a lot better, he is looking very strong and when strikers score one goal they can score another one and another one." said Ballack.[LNB]"You need goals to come back to form, and that's exactly what he did."[LNB]
