Chelsea captain John Terry has no doubts new signing Deco can play in the same midfield as Frank Lampard.

He said: "It's been good for the team to come away with no family and no friends around so we can get to know each other well in the space of three weeks. You're in each other's pockets day in, day out. The manager can set the tone for how he wants things throughout the season.

"It will be easier with stability off the pitch, and especially with the signings he's made already. Deco makes it look so easy. He can stick his foot in but can also play, and [he] seems to have clicked with Frank Lampard."