Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea upset German FA after forcing Ballack to miss national team call-up
Chelsea have had a bust-up with the German FA after forcing Michael Ballack to miss a national team call-up. [LNB]Skipper Ballack was wanted at a get-together in Stuttgart on Monday, when the players were given fitness checks and filmed for ads to be shown before the World Cup finals. [LNB] Eye on the ball: Michael Ballack has been refused permission by Chelsea to join up with his national team colleagues this week[LNB]But Carlo Ancelotti vetoed the 33-year-old midfielder's departure with a crucial Premier League clash with Birmingham at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.[LNB]Germany coach Joachim Loew said: 'This is infuriating for the team sponsors, and I too regret the fact that Michael won't be present.[LNB]'We have a fitness test for the World Cup after the filming, and I wanted everybody to take part. The date has already been postponed once, and there was no alternative one.[LNB]'But I can understand Chelsea's decision. Playing football takes priority.'[LNB] Roger that! Birmingham's Johnson backs his beloved Chelsea for glory Preston 0 Chelsea 2: Ancelotti now understands beauty of the FA CupCHELSEA FC
