Source: Daily_Mail
Kakuta bans talk of FIFA suspension to focus on making his mark with Chelsea
Gael Kakuta is refusing to let his problems off the pitch get in the way of establishing himself in the Chelsea team.[LNB]FIFA handed the Blues a transfer ban after finding them guilty of inducing the midfielder to break his contract with Lens and suspended the 19-year-old for four months.[LNB]The punishments have been put on hold while Chelsea wait for their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to be heard and the youngster made his first start in Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Apoel Nicosia in the Champions League.[LNB] In the spotlight: Kakuta put in a fine performance on Tuesday night[LNB]He told Chelsea TV: 'I don't think about it at all. I just focus on my work and that's it. My aim for this season is just to play all the time and be in the squad. [LNB]'I am improving every day because I am learning from the big players and I watch them every day. I feel very good and the players make me feel very comfortable. I look up to all of them. [LNB] 'The manager [Carlo Ancelotti] told me I was going to start against Apoel and it was a good thing for me to do it in the Champions League. I have been waiting for that since I was young. It is a big thing for me. [LNB]'It matters to me that we didn't win because it was the first game I started. I wanted to win the game so it was a bit hard, but I will keep working.'[LNB] Franck Ribery admits he'd have better chance of Champions League glory at ChelseaChelsea up the stakes to bring Ajax striker Suarez to Stamford BridgeInjured Essien a doubt for Africa Cup of Nations as Chelsea confirm lay-offPolitical row threatens Chelsea's bid to land Santos teenage sensation NeymarChelsea can't afford any more slip-ups in the title race, warns Joe ColeCHELSEA FC
