Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic won't rule out returning to Russia.

The former Lokomotiv Moscow defender told Sport-Express: "In such a great club, the competition is very high but I can call it positive. Progress is impossible without it. We have the common goal - to win trophies.

"The coach is the one to decide who is going to play and no-one doubts the validity of his choice. Every player must be ready to show, firstly in the training session, and then during the game that he is stronger than others. And you will have a place in the starting squad.

"I cannot exclude the possibility of my returning to Russia, you should not plan such things. I can say only one thing - I felt good in Russia."