Champions League remains Holy Grail for Chelsea

CHELSEA remain on course with the long-term plans of Roman Abramovich, but chief executive Peter Kenyon admits conquering the Champions League is essential to reaching the next level.

Unveiling state-of-the-art training facilities for homegrown and international players is part of the wider scheme, as is looking at ways to increase the capacity of their stadium, yet Kenyon has underlined the importance of success in Europe’s elite competition.

“To achieve our objectives of being one of the global clubs, you have to win the Champions League,” said Kenyon. “Within that period you have to do it, and probably more than once. That is a big challenge.”