Ballack hails Blues’ team spirit

CHELSEA midfielder Michael Ballack insists the managerial upheavals and difficult times in recent seasons have helped to forge an unbreakable team spirit within the Stamford Bridge dressing room.

Ballack hails Blues’ team spirit

The Blues are hoping to win their first title since 2006, having gone through five managerial changes since the last time they lifted the trophy under Jose Mourinho.

They have also suffered the heartbreak of a Champions League final defeat against United in Moscow in 2008 and last season they lost out on a re-match with their English rivals when they were beaten in controversial circumstances against Barcelona in the semi-final.

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