Chelsea: Robben throws down gauntlet to Ballack

By European Football
May 6 2006

Chelsea midfielder Arjen Robben says that he remains unconcerned about the potential arrival of German superstar Michael Ballack at Stamford Bridge.

Ballack is widely expected to move to Chelsea in the summer, leading many to speculate that Robben may find his chances limited, but the Dutch star countered with:

"I'm never concerned because I always know my own qualities. I have a lot of confidence in myself and I'm not afraid for my place."

"Of course you know at Chelsea that you can't play every game because it's a world-class squad and with extra world-class players coming in it's going to be even harder. But I'm very confident."