Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu is counting on all players joining his Chelsea battle over the £14.7 million compo ruling. "The first two days I was devastated. Then, thanks to my teammates, the club and especially to the fans, I concentrated on football and channelling my rage through my football," he told the Corriere dello Sport.

"I feel a great sense of injustice. My lawyers are taking care of it and I have absolute faith in them. Our battle will continue, it is not over.

"We want it to become a Players' Association issue, as this case affects all of us."