Sheva hints at move
07 Dec 2006 - 09:54:28
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- Sheva hints at move
Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko has admitted for the first time that he could leave Stamford Bridge after enduring a difficult start to life in England.
The Ukraine international moved from AC Milan to the Blues in the summer but has struggled to adapt to the Premiership and has been criticised for his lack of pace and goals.
Despite scoring in Tuesday's Champions League victory against Levski Sofia, Shevchenko has admitted that he has found this season tough.
He told the Daily Mirror: "I feel at home at Chelsea, and it's felt like my team for a long time, but unfortunately my game doesn't suit (Jose) Mourinho.
"Everyone has been writing about me being sent on loan to Milan. I still haven't discussed this question with the management, but the bosses themselves probably still haven't decided.
"But if it happens, I'm ready to pack my bags. I'm a completely self-confident person. If I don't suit somebody then I'll go back to Italy, no problem, and prove how good I can still be.
"I'm not finished as a player. On the other hand, I have nothing to prove to anybody. Everybody already knows what Andriy Shevchenko is capable of.
"I do understand Mourinho - I'm not scoring as many as I would like to - so even (AS Roman) Abramovich isn't really putting his foot down over it, although he could do as the owner of the club.
"Of course I will be sorry to leave London if it comes to that. Firstly because of my family, who have already made a new life here. My wife Kristen was so happy with the move - she's American and finally found herself in an English-speaking country. It's clear I won't move Kristen and our sons back to Milan."
The 30-year-old has scored six goals in 20 appearances for Chelsea so far this season.