Malouda backs Blues to bounce back

FLORENT MALOUDA admits his Chelsea team-mates are shell-shocked by a run of form that has produced only two wins in their last nine games, and a loss of confidence is preventing the side from getting back to winning ways.

But the French winger has warned that despite their slump, they remain within touching distance of the top of the Premier League and that if they win their next two matches, against fellow title contenders Arsenal and Manchester United, the double-winners will be back on top of the pile.

“We’re not going to hide, this is a tough time for the club,” said Malouda.