Former Chelsea captain Marcel Desailly believes it's make-or-break for his old club in this season's Champions League.

"For Abramovich it has to happen now," says the 39-year-old. "It's like you are dating a woman and after one year you are still only kissing her on the head and never do anything else. Sooner or later the lady will get rid of the man because she is not getting what she is expecting.

"For Abramovich the money is not important - the guy has really put energy and passion into the club, giving all the facilities and opportunities, organisation and professionalism to the club. The guy needs and deserves the reward and if it doesn't happen this season there is a problem. The players are under huge pressure this year and I hope they will transform that pressure into positive attitude and finally win."