somebody told me they read that before he went to the world cup he was told theres no place for him at chelsea and he wont automatically now get a name on the sheet. With arrival of Ballack and Essien, you could probably see some truth in this, and might explain his lack of composure, morale etc on the pitch..

I mean if you were told you were gonna be screwed for a place in your team next season, i doubt you would up to feeling like playing your best...

Still shite tho either way but might explain the drop in form