John Terry and Eden Hazard travel to Amsterdam

John Terry, Eden Hazard and John Mikel Obi are part of a 25-man travelling party to Holland for the Europa League final against Benfica.

Both Terry and Hazard were withdrawn at Aston Villa on Saturday but join the squad that will train at the Amsterdam Arena on Tuesday evening ahead of Wednesday's match, while Mikel has missed the last four matches with a hip problem.



Ryan Bertrand is also on the trip despite a recent knee injury, meaning he will be hoping to complete a personal European double having made his Champions League debut in last season's final in Munich.



Oriol Romeu, who has not featured since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in December, also joins the trip, along with Nathan Ake who did not play in last night's FA Youth Cup final second leg.



Demba Ba travels, but he is cup-tied having played earlier in the competition for Newcastle.



Full squad

Petr Cech

Ross Turnbull

Hilario

Jamal Blackman

Paulo Ferreira

Cesar Azpilicueta

John Terry

Branislav Ivanovic

Gary Cahill

David Luiz

Ashley Cole

Ryan Bertrand

Ramires

Frank Lampard

John Mikel Obi

Oriol Romeu

Nathan Ake

Victor Moses

Marko Marin

Yossi Benayoun

Juan Mata

Eden Hazard

Oscar

Fernando Torres

Demba Ba

Terry: Jose is special

John Terry has paid tribute to Jose Mourinho and revealed that he is still in contact with the former Chelsea manager.

Real Madrid boss Mourinho has been heavily linked with a move back to Stamford Bridge in the summer after recently hinting that he wanted to return to the club, although no decision on his future has yet been made.

It has been almost six years since Mourinho's hugely successful spell at Chelsea came to an end, but Terry says many of the players have remained friends with the Portuguese.

"We send each other text messages and wish each other good luck," said Terry.

"He's interested in our results and in everything that happens at the club. And he's not only in contact with me but also with Frank Lampard and other players.

"Jose has a great relationship with our fans as we won the Premier League and other titles with him. They have clearly shown he is the man they want after everything he won and, for them, he is still the Special One.

"I can't say too much because he is still under contract with Real Madrid, where he's been winning trophies and now has the chance to win the Copa del Rey this season.

"But he's a top manager who I really enjoyed working under.

"He always thought about the whole squad, not just the starting 11. He explained things to you and demanded everything from you even when you weren't playing.

"We worked hard and you could also talk to him about personal problems. He was a friend and we were all sad when he left."

John Terry considers England return

Chelsea captain John Terry believes he is still one of the world's leading defenders - and it is understood he has not fully closed the door on an England return despite his acrimonious departure from international football.



The 32-year-old's influence at Stamford Bridge has waned this season as fitness concerns have seen him overtaken in the pecking order.



Yet Terry maintains he is as good as ever and is believed to be prepared to consider making himself available for England once more despite being stripped of the captaincy after being charged with racially abusing QPR's Anton Ferdinand.



Any U-turn would be dependent on personalities in and around the squad, with Terry's resentment towards the Football Association evident last week when he rejected chairman David Bernstein's attempt to shake hands at the Champions League trophy handover.



Terry was cleared at Westminster Magistrates Court of making a racist insult to Anton Ferdinand, brother of his former England team-mate Rio, but was charged by the FA and banned for four matches.



Terry's belief in his ability remains as he enters the final year of his contract and he is prepared to wait for Chelsea to initiate discussions over a new deal.



Following the 2-1 Europa League semi-final win at Basle, Terry was asked if he is still as good a player after a decade of repelling the world's leading strikers. "Yes, I personally think that," he said.

"This year's been really frustrating for me, not playing and picking up the (knee) injury (against Liverpool in November).



"Initially it looked (like an absence of) two or three weeks, it turned out to be three or four months.



"I don't want to talk out of turn, but I'd love to stay at Chelsea. I'm happy to leave things until they come to me.



"I've got another year left and I'll definitely be here next year.



"It would be nice to get some silverware, get the season out of the way and maybe talk contracts in the summer."

The silverware available to Chelsea is the Europa League trophy and it is that tournament that has given Terry his opportunity - the defender described it as his "lifeline" - as Rafael Benitez has rotated his options in a congested calendar of fixtures.



Terry recognises he is not in the strongest position to go in search of a new contract and that, like Frank Lampard, who could leave this summer, time is catching up with him.



But whatever the future holds, Terry cannot envisage himself playing against Chelsea.

"It might be another year, or another two, I don't know," added Terry, who reiterated his support for Benitez's rotation system.



"It depends on my fitness and me staying in a good enough condition to impress the guys who make those decisions.



"I have got another year left which I will honour and respect, regardless if it's a yes or a no.



"Naturally it would be disappointing (to leave), but at the same time you understand that you can't be around forever.



"Where I would go after that it certainly wouldn't be in England. I couldn't do that to Chelsea or the fans. That's just not me."

Terry suggested the uncertainty over who will be Chelsea's manager next season has contributed to the doubts over his own future.



Terry does not anticipate interim boss Benitez will stay, even if Chelsea progress at Basle's expense next week and go on to win the Europa League final in Amsterdam on May 15.

"He's personally said he's here to the summer and that's it," Terry added.



"Whether or not he will (stay) I don't know, but it certainly won't do him any harm winning it."

While the clock may be ticking on his own position, Terry knows it is imperative Chelsea achieve their second short-term target - a return to the Champions League - as their pursuit of a top-four place continues against Swansea on Sunday.



Terry suggested the Europa League has had an adverse impact domestically, but that Chelsea are desperate to finish the season on a high.

"It's not served us well in the league," he said.



"It's obviously not where we want to be, but at the same time we're in it and we've had a lot of long journeys and travelled to some tough places.



"We are in it to win it. It's on our agenda as well as coming third or fourth and cementing that Champions League spot next year, which is essential to the football club."

John Terry on turkish clubs radar

Chelsea defender John Terry is being tracked by Turkish giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, with the Istanbul pair aware that the 32-year-old’s contract will have just 12 months left to run this summer.



According to Turkish sports daily Fanatik, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are both firm admirers of Terry’s talents and spy an opportunity to tempt the former England captain to the Super Lig.



Terry has recently been the victim of squad rotation at Stamford Bridge this season and the veteran stopper appears to no longer be guaranteed a regular starting spot with the Blues.



The defender has insisted he is happy with the state of play at Stamford Bridge, but the opportunity to join a growing legion of former Premier League stars in Turkey could be a tempting one.



Galatasaray reached the Champions League quarter-finals this season and boast former Chelsea star Didier Drogba amongst their number, while Wesley Sneijder is now pulling the strings from midfield for Fatih Terim’s men.



Across the Bosphorus, Fenerbahce are also performing impressively, through to the Europa League semi-finals, where they face Benfica in the first leg of their tie this evening.



The Yellow Canaries are home to former Premier League performers Dirk Kuyt and Raul Meireles.



Terry would no doubt be offered a lucrative contract to head to Istanbul and start a foreign adventure in Turkey’s rapidly improving Super Lig.



The former England international is a product of Chelsea’s youth system and has enjoyed a hugely successful stint at Stamford Bridge, picking up three Premier League titles, five FA Cups, two League Cups and, memorably, the Champions League last season.

Terry to discuss new deal

Chelsea defender John Terry says he will open talks with the club over a new deal in the summer.

The 32-year-old, who has one year remaining on his current Blues contract, has been linked with a move away from the club.

The former England captain told the Evening Standard:

"People have to realise that I've got a year left at Chelsea after this. People have spoken about no new contract and this kind of thing but it's not even on the agenda at the moment.

"They may sit down with me once the season has finished and we'll start talking then. Whether it's a yes or a no I'll continue to give my very best until my contract finishes."

Terry has suffered from a knee injury this season that has hampered his involvement with the first team.

He has also been used in rotation along with David Luiz, Branislav Ivanovic and Gary Cahill by interim manager Rafa Benitez.

"I have had to focus, dig deep and do a lot of sessions on my own in the gym, which was tough and new to me because it's the first long injury that I've had," added Terry. "But I'm fit and I'm well now and that's the main thing.

"I will continue to do everything I can, whether I play or don't play, to move this football club in the direction that we want to be."

Terry made his professional debut at the club in 1998 and has gone on to claim 11 major honours.


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Terry snubs FA chief Bernstein

John Terry has refused to shake the hand of Football Association chairman David Bernstein at a ceremony in London.



Former England captain Terry came face-to-face with Bernstein at a ceremony where Chelsea handed the UEFA Champions League trophy over to the City of London ahead of May's final at Wembley.



Bernstein greeted other players from the Chelsea squad at the ceremony at Whitehall, but Terry appeared to snub the chance to shake hands or speak to the FA chairman.



There has been an uneasy relationship between the pair since Bernstein stripped Terry of the England captaincy last year over the Anton Ferdinand race row.



Asked what his relationship was like with the FA and if he shook Bernstein's hand, Terry told Sky Sports News "No, listen, it's a difficult one for me. Obviously he went and spoke about me in the court case and I don't want to talk on it.



"It is probably a subject we should maybe just avoid."



Bernstein failed to recognise he had been snubbed by Terry.



"I didn't even notice that," he said. "I didn't notice anything.



"My relationship with everybody in here is really fantastic, I didn't notice a thing. I think we should talk about more positive things than that sort of nonsense."



Asked how he would describe his relationship with Terry, Bernstein admitted: "A little distant."



Pushed on could the relationship be repaired, Bernstein added: "I don't know, I am not really terribly concerned to be absolutely honest.



"I have got other things to think about in my last three months, I have other priorities."

Terry: Team comes first

John Terry refused to dwell on losing his place in the Chelsea starting line-up after making his goalscoring return to the team.



The club captain has found himself behind the likes of centre-backs Branislav Ivanovic, David Luiz and Gary Cahill, who is currently injured, in interim boss Rafa Benitez's plans.

But Terry on Wednesday night started his first Premier League match since 30th March and scored two goals in the 3-0 win at Fulham to give Chelsea a major boost in the top-four race.

After the game he insisted he was happy to do what is best for the club, as he told:

"All I can do, if I am not first or second choice, is obviously take my opportunities like tonight and try and impress the manager on a daily basis.

"If he decides to go with the other two [players], then so be it. It is down to me to work hard and get back in this very good team."

The victory over Fulham moved Chelsea above Arsenal in third place in the Premier League with a game in hand while they are also three points clear of Tottenham Hotspur in fifth.

And Terry has demanded all of his squad-mates prioritise success in Chelsea's six remaining league games, along with a Europa League semi-final, over their personal interests.

"It is very important we stay focused and do not get too down about not playing games," he said.

"Obviously that [in the team] is where we all want to be but, at the same time, we appreciate there are a lot of games coming up."

Villas Boas says Terry a massive loss for England

John Terry's decision to quit the England team is a massive loss, said Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas before adding he supports the defender despite the FA finding him guilty of racial abuse on Thursday.

Villas-Boas was in the early days of his short reign at Chelsea when his skipper Terry clashed with Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand last October.

The incident at Loftus Road eventually led to Fabio Capello stepping down as England coach, Terry losing the captaincy of his country and then quitting the national team last Sunday.

News of Terry's FA punishment, a four-match ban, filtered through as Villas-Boas spoke to reporters at the Spurs training ground.

"It's a massive loss for England," Villas-Boas said as he prepared for his team's Premier League game at Manchester United on Saturday. "John Terry is a player of unbelievable talent and he has helped his country so much and is also a stalwart for Chelsea.

"It's difficult for a player like him to take a decision like this. But from the perspective of the England squad ... it leaves manager Roy Hodgson in a difficult position.

"I'm not taking anything away from the other England centre backs but John Terry is a player of great talent," added Villas-Boas.

Asked to comment on the FA's decision to find Terry guilty of racial abuse, Villas-Boas said: "I understand the frustrations of both parties involved.

"I supported the player at the time and I continue to back the player 100 percent. I think it was a sad and difficult situation.

"I understand Anton Ferdinand's frustration too and the episode that we are facing," added Villas-Boas.



"As managers and media we have a task, we all know we must protect the game in a situation like this and to promote good values. But this has been so strange, so different, through various legal situations, that I've lost the understanding of it."

Four-game ban and fine for Terry

The Football Association have confirmed that Chelsea captain John Terry has been banned for four games following his disciplinary hearing.



The FA confirmed the result in a statement: "An Independent Regulatory Commission has today [Thursday 27 September 2012] found a charge of misconduct against John Terry proven and has issued a suspension for a period of four matches and a fine of £220,000, pending appeal.



"The Football Association charged Mr Terry on Friday 27 July 2012 with using abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards Queens Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand and which included a reference to colour and/or race contrary to FA Rule E3[2] in relation to the Queens Park Rangers FC versus Chelsea FC fixture at Loftus Road on 23 October 2011.



"The charge was the result of The FA's long-standing investigation into this matter, which was placed on hold at the request of the Crown Prosecution Service and Mr Terry's representatives pending the outcome of the criminal trial.



"A hearing took place from 24-27 September 2012 before an Independent Regulatory Commission of The FA to consider the charge.



"The decision of the Independent Regulatory Commission is as follows: Mr Terry be suspended from all domestic club football until such time as Chelsea's First Team have completed four competitive matches Fined the sum of £220,000.



"The Independent Regulatory Commission will provide written reasons for its decision in due course. Mr Terry has the right to appeal the decision of the Independent Regulatory Commission to an Appeal Board. An appeal must be lodged within 14 days from receipt of the written reasons for the decision.



"The penalty is suspended until after the outcome of any appeal, or the time for appealing expires, or should Mr Terry decide not to appeal. The reason for this is to ensure that the penalty does not take effect before any appeal so that Mr Terry has an effective right of appeal."

Terry case enters a third day

John Terry's disciplinary hearing entered a third day on Wednesday as the Chelsea captain contested allegations he racially abused QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.



Terry returned to the Football Association's Wembley headquarters after leading Chelsea to a 6-0 hammering of Wolves in the Capital One Cup third round.



He was facing the charge of using racist language to Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League game at Loftus Road last October.



The 31-year-old arrived early in the morning to hear evidence in his defence with the case likely to last all week.



A similar hearing involving Liverpool's Luis Suarez last December took four days - and Terry could face a lengthy ban if found guilty of the charge of using racist language, a charge he categorically denies.



The former England captain, who announced his international retirement on the eve of the hearing, is being represented by George Carter-Stephenson QC, who defended him against a similar charge in court two months ago.



Terry was found not guilty in July when he insisted he had only been repeating words he thought Ferdinand had accused him of saying.

John Terry attends racism hearing

John Terry came face to face with Anton Ferdinand on Monday at his disciplinary hearing over allegations he racially abused the QPR man.



Ferdinand gave his testimony to the independent panel at the hearing at Wembley Stadium, with Chelsea skipper Terry in attendance to hear the evidence against him.



After the hearing was under way, England manager Roy Hodgson released a statement expressing dismay at Terry's decision to quit international football, while the FA denied the 31-year-old's claim that it was "untenable" for him to play for England any more when the association were pursuing charges against him.



Ferdinand was at Wembley all morning, leaving just before midday, while Terry remained at the hearing until mid-afternoon. Terry is expected back on Tuesday and the case could last most of the week.



Terry announced his international retirement on Sunday night on the eve of the hearing and Hodgson said he was sorry to lose the services of the defender - one of his best players at Euro 2012.



Only last month Hodgson said he would pick Terry again if he only received a short ban and those close to the defender say the England manager tried to talk him out of the decision to quit.



Hodgson said in a statement: "I'd like to thank John Terry for his commitment to the England team since I became manager.



"I am of course disappointed to lose a player of John's international experience and exceptional ability.



"I have enjoyed a good relationship with John during my time as England manager and I reluctantly accept his decision.



"I can also confirm that he had the courtesy to call me prior to announcement his retirement from the England team.



"I'd like to wish John well for the future with Chelsea."



Terry effectively accused the FA of forcing his hand after they pursued charges despite him being cleared in court of a racially-aggravated public order offence over the same incident last October.



FA general secretary Alex Horne denied this, however, telling Sky Sports News: "I don't see how we've made it untenable - they're two very separate processes.



"It's something that happened in a match between QPR and Chelsea - it shouldn't be taking a year to resolve but we feel we're reaching a conclusion on that.



"That's a very different process, from my perspective, from our England procedures.



"They sit in different compartments and I could separate the two in my mind.



"But, unfortunately it doesn't look like he could."



A similar hearing involving Liverpool's Luis Suarez took four days and led to the Liverpool striker being banned for eight matches.



Terry could face a similarly lengthy ban if found guilty by the FA of using racist language during Chelsea's Barclays Premier League defeat at QPR on October 23 last year - a charge he categorically denies.



The 31-year-old was found not guilty in court in July, with the prosecution unable to prove he had called Ferdinand a "f****** black c***" as an insult.



Terry admitted using the words, but insisted he had only been repeating words he thought Ferdinand had accused him of saying.



Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole testified for Terry in court but it is not known whether he will do so in the FA hearing. It is understood Cole has no plans to follow Terry into international retirement in a show of solidarity.



The FA also thanked Terry today for his England service. A statement said: "Following his announcement that he is retiring from the England team, The FA would like to thank John Terry for all of his efforts with the national team over the past decade.



"During his 78 appearances John has always given his full commitment to the team."



Meanwhile, former Chelsea manager Avram Grant has criticised the FA for taking the action against Terry, and was surprised by his decision to quit England.



He told BBC Radio Five: "Nobody thinks that John Terry is a racist so the FA need to leave it.



"John likes to fight and he's very passionate about the national team so I was surprised.



"But he's not a child. He knows what he's doing. One thing I must say about JT is that he's not a racist - that's for sure. He's a good man."

John Terry retires from International football

John Terry has announced his retirement from international football, saying the FA have "made my position with the national team untenable".



The move is a major blow to manager Roy Hodgson, as well as being somewhat embarrassing as he had continued to stand by Terry throughout the racism storm that erupted over a clash with Anton Ferdinand at Loftus Road last October.



Hodgson selected Terry for Euro 2012 prior to a court case, at which the 31-year-old was found not guilty.



He then chose Terry for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine even though the FA had continued their own action against him.



Yet, whilst Hodgson clearly felt the Chelsea man still had a role to play, Terry no longer feels it is possible.



"I am today announcing my retirement from international football," said a statement issued by Terry. "I would like to thank the England managers who have selected me for my 78 caps.



"I have had great pleasure in sharing that honour with all the players that I've played with.



"I would like to thank them, the fans and my family for their support and encouragement during my international career.



"Representing and captaining my country is what I dreamed of as a boy and it has been a truly great honour. I have always given my all and it breaks my heart to make this decision. I want to wish Roy and the team every success for the future.



"I am making this statement today in advance of the hearing of the FA disciplinary charge because I feel The FA, in pursuing charges against me where I have already been cleared in a court of law, have made my position with the national team untenable.



"I now look forward to playing for Chelsea FC, and challenging for domestic and European honours, and I want to thank the fans and the club for their continued support."



Whilst plenty will lament Terry's decision to abandon the national cause, others are bound to feel it is the correct move.



Having made his debut for England in 2003, within three years Terry had been confirmed as Three Lions skipper by Steve McClaren.



He then emerged as Fabio Capello's choice as well, although it was under the Italian that Terry became embroiled in so much controversy.



An alleged affair with French model Vanessa Perroncel - a former partner of team-mate Wayne Bridge - led to Capello stripping Terry of the captain's armband for the first time in February 2010, depriving him of the opportunity to lead his country at that summer's World Cup in South Africa.



Yet it did not stop Terry launching a one-man mutiny following the tepid draw with Algeria in Cape Town, when he challenged Capello's authority with a public demand for the austere regime to be relaxed.



Capello quickly slapped Terry down and reasserted his authority.



The Italian remained a huge Terry fan though and after an embarrassing charade in Denmark in February 2011, when the captain's armband was tossed around the team despite him being on the pitch, Capello decided to reinstate the centre-half.



Typically though, further controversy was not far away.



The nature of Terry's clash with Ferdinand led many to question whether this was the right behaviour for an England captain.



Many felt not, including FA chairman David Bernstein, who stripped Terry of the armband without telling Capello.



The Italian, furious, resigned and it was notable he had a lengthy conversation with Terry in Munich, immediately before this year's Champions League final, for which the Chelsea man was suspended.



Now Hodgson is left to pick up the pieces and fashion a World Cup qualifying campaign without a major component of his defence.



Meanwhile Terry, facing a much lower burden of proof, must attempt to clear his name one final time.



His delegation will be led by George Carter-Stephenson QC - who successfully defended Terry in court - and are said to be ready to argue that his acquittal in a criminal trial means the FA case cannot proceed.



That would involved citing FA rule 6.8, which governs disciplinary hearings and states that the results of relevant civil or criminal proceedings are "presumed to be correct and the facts presumed to be true" by FA commissions.



The FA will doubtless insist their charge against Terry is distinct from the racially-aggravated public order offence from which he was cleared in July.



Terry admitted in court saying "f****** black c***" but claimed it was used as part of a denial after he believed Ferdinand had accused him of using those words.



The panel who handed Liverpool striker Luiz Suarez an eight-match ban when they found him guilty of racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra last season declared simply using racist language was enough to constitute a breach of FA rules.

Chelsea defenders back in training

Chelsea defenders John Terry and Ashley Cole have returned to light training as they battle to be fit for Saturday's West London derby against Queens Park Rangers.



Terry and Cole were both ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday night due to ankle injuries but are bidding to make a return to action for the trip to Loftus Road.



Terry is currently facing a Football Association charge over allegations he racially abused QPR defender Anton Ferdinand last season.



The Chelsea captain was cleared in court but could yet face punishment from the FA, with a personal hearing expected to take place later this month.

Lampard: England can cope without Terry

Frank Lampard believes England possess the strength in depth to fill the gap created by an ankle injury which has ruled John Terry out of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.



Terry will miss the Wembley encounter after suffering the setback against Moldova during Friday's 5-0 win in Chisinau.



England finished the game with 10 men when the Chelsea captain limped out of the game during the closing stages.



Centre-back Terry was assessed by England's medical staff over the weekend and he returned to his club after it was decided he would not recover in time to face the Ukrainians.



But Lampard has faith in either Terry's club-mate Gary Cahill or Everton's Phil Jagielka to step in alongside Joleon Lescott.



Midfielder Lampard said: "It is a blow for John personally and for the team because he is an inspirational player and a fantastic centre-half.



"He is a top player and experienced in these qualifying games.



"We saw his ability through the Euros in the summer and the other night and a big player, you always miss.



"But it's squad football and we are fortunate enough to be blessed with fantastic back-up, good centre-halves like Cahill and Jagielka.



"Whoever comes in are experienced top players. Whenever you lose a big player, you need the squad to step up and do the business and I'm sure we've got that."



The Football Association confirmed Terry's withdrawal in a statement on Sunday.



It read: "Following further treatment from the England medical staff today, John Terry will not be available for the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday.



"Terry suffered an ankle injury in the game with Moldova and has returned to his club."



If Cahill is chosen, it would be his first appearance at Wembley since he suffered the broken jaw against Belgium in early June which ruled him out of Euro 2012.



Jagielka, who scored the opening goal in last month's win over Italy in Berne, has previous experience of partnering Lescott when the pair were team-mates at Everton.



Terry became the second player to withdraw from the squad in the space of 24 hours.



His Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole had not recovered sufficiently from the ankle setback which caused him to be unavailable against Moldova.



It leaves Cole on 98 caps and he could now reach the century mark next month when England visit Poland and entertain San Marino in two more qualifiers.

Terry misses Super Cup tonight

Chelsea will be without suspended skipper John Terry for tonight's UEFA Super Cup clash with Atletico Madrid in Monaco.

Terry travelled with the squad on Thursday but will watch from the stands as he serves the final instalment of his two-match European ban.

Marko Marin (hamstring), Yossi Benayoun (illness) and Florent Malouda were left behind in London.

Chelsea, who won the first Super Cup to be staged in Monaco in 1998, are the favourites to win the last one at the Stade Louis II before the fixture starts to move around to different European venues starting in Prague next year.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone said: "We are competitive and the game before this final (a 4-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Monday) gave us a good feeling and a positive attitude.

"But Chelsea are the favourites with a big budget. They've won the Champions League and on paper they are better. We want to be competitive but during the game anything can happen."

Simeone refused to compare their former player Fernando Torres, who scored 82 goals in 214 matches for Atletico, and his team's high-scoring striker Falcao.



"I'm not going to make comparisons between them. I'll talk about our side and our players - we have a great squad and Falcao is a great player and is still improving."