Source: Team_Talk
Malouda not worried by defeat
Florent Malouda has played down the significance of Chelsea's shock defeat by Sunderland and reminded their rivals of the Premier League table.[LNB] The Blues were beaten 3-0 at home by the Black Cats and now lead Arsenal by only two points.[LNB]But Malouda, currently preparing for France's international with England at Wembley on Wednesday, insists the defeat was only a blip for Carlo Ancelotti's team.[LNB]He said: "Whatever people might say, we are still first in the league and that means that we have lost less points than our opponents.[LNB]"The sort of result against Sunderland can happen in the Premier League.[LNB]"We have had a great home record and now we have to start again.[LNB]"But we have the players to defend our title and there is nothing more to add to that.[LNB]"Our confidence has not been shaken. It is a long season and anyone can have a slight dip in form - whether it is a team or an individual.[LNB]"Like I said, we are still first in the league and were also one of the first to qualify out of our group for the Champions League.[LNB]"We will come through this spell."[LNB]Malouda's own form has come under the microscope in recent weeks with French coach Laurent Blanc suggesting a dip in fortunes had coincided with Chelsea's mini slump.[LNB]Malouda said: "I was injured recently so it has been a bit of a tough period. But it is much more important to me that Chelsea have had a great start to the season rather than issues over my personal form.[LNB]"That doesn't mean to say I lack ambition but for me it's about Chelsea starting well."
