Source: PA
Benayoun relishing Chelsea challenge
Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun is ready for the challenge of breaking into a team which won the Premier League and FA Cup double last season.
After three years with Liverpool, the Israel international finally quit Merseyside when he joined the Blues in a £5million move in July.
A niggling groin injury halted his progress in pre-season but Benayoun is determined to make an impact for Carlo Ancelotti's side as the Blues look to defend their domestic titles.
"There are a lot of good players, big players, for me it is the beginning and I have to work hard and prove I can bring something to this club," said Benayoun.
"The only thing I can promise is I will work hard and do my best and hopefully it will be good enough.
"I had offers from a few teams but when Chelsea came in for me it was the obvious and only thing to think about and I am glad it came out in the end."
