Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says Juventus target Ramires is a key part of his plans.

Mourinho believes that a fully-fit Ramires will give his side a huge boost after seeing Manchester City draw level in the race for the title.

Mourinho told the club's official website: "Hopefully Ramires is getting there step by step. Against Tottenham he played 45 minutes.

"He's a player we need and he's a player we haven't had for the first part of the season. When we had him he was not really ready and finally he looks like he's almost getting there."