Chelsea midfielder Willian has admitted that he is ready to fight for his first-team place at the club despite the fierce competition he faces.
The Blues have a whole host of talent in the middle of the park, including; Juan Mata, Eden Hazard, Ramires, Frank Lampard, Oscar and Andre Schurrle, but Willian, who cost the club around £30million is keen to work his way into the first-team week in, week out.
“I am happy with myself, as I think I am improving every match,” he added. “I ran a lot, I managed to create some good plays and help the team.
“I’m feeling physically better and slowly becoming more confident.
“I am sure I’ll grow even more, improve with every game. What is important is that I am happy and that I am earning my place.”
The 25-year-old played the full 90-minutes on Tuesday night as they beat Arsenal 2-0 in the Capital One Cup, and the midfielder revealed that it was a good feeling to win a London derby.
“Playing a derby as important as that one was a different feeling,” he told French football site Lancenet.
“I am very happy to have achieved that beautiful win and to have advanced to the next round.
“Arsenal’s team have a lot of quality, which is why they top the league, beating them at this moment makes our victory even more commendable.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
