Andriy Shevchenko insists his goal diet in the Premiership isn’t (yet) a problem.

His former AC Milan team-mate Kakha Kaladze said Sheva had made a mistake by leaving AC Milan but Shevchenko answered: “Life goes beyond football. I feel more free here than in Italy.”

“The life of a footballer in London is more simple, football is a show that finishes once the game is over.”

“Players go through difficult times and it happens to everyone. But I feel young and full of energy.”

“I chose Chelsea and I will continue on this path. Nothing can change my choice.”

About Roman Abramovich, despite his good relationship with Chelsea’s owner he said: “I’m not Abramovich’s golden boy. He takes care of all his players.”

After seven seasons at Milan, Shevchenko admitted he was glad Chelsea avoided his old club in the Champions League draw.

He said: “To have played against my former team-mates immediately after my move would have been a drama.”

Form: TribalFootball