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Ballack confident Chelsea can handle African absences

Submitted by tribalfootball.com on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 03:25

Chelsea can handle the absences of their African players, says midfielder Michael Ballack.

Many are expecting Chelsea to struggle without the likes of Didier Drogba and Michael Essien.

But Ballack insists the 'group ethic' forged by the players and coach will help them compensate and overcome their loss.

"Sure, we will miss the African players when they are away because they bring so much to our team, but Chelsea has never been about one player and that's why I'm certain we can be strong again when it matters this season," said Ballack.

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