Deco dreaming of a quick first-team return as he ends injury nightmare

31 January 2009 14:23
Chelsea[LNB]midfielder Deco says his injury nightmare is finally over and he is ready to push for a return to first-team action.[LNB]A succession of niggling injuries has kept the midfielder on the sidelines in recent weeks but he insists he is now fully fit.[LNB]"I came back in the last two weeks and I feel better, I have not a problem any more," said Deco ahead of Sunday's clash with Liverpool[LNB]. [LNB]"I am ready to help the team when the team needs me.[LNB] Back in the frame: Chelsea's Deco celebrates with team-mate Didier Drogba[LNB] CHELSEA NEWS ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]Deco confident Chelsea can get title bid back on track[LNB]Chelsea's Lampard sues for an hour's wages[LNB]"I started off well, but then I got injured and my performance level dropped a bit. I've had a few injury problems and therefore my form has weakened. And so far, since my return, I've never been at my best.[LNB]"But little by little my form is returning, and also the team is improving - things will get better very soon. But the most important thing is to keep working."[LNB]Chelsea have yet to beat Manchester United, Arsenal or Liverpool in the league this season but Deco believes the Blues were the better team in most of those games.[LNB]"In the majority of these games we were the better team and we created a lot of chances, but we were unfortunate," he said.[LNB]"In these big games you have to be 100 per cent focused, and if not, it can cost you the game and that's what happened.[LNB]'We have to improve in the big games. But the most important thing remains the League title at the end of the season, that's what we're here for."[LNB] [LNB]  

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