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Bayer Leverkusen's Michael Ballack Aiming For Victory Against Chelsea In Champions League Clash
The German veteran midfielder has urged his team to maintain their perfect home record in the competition this season when they welcome Andre-Villas Boas' side
22-Nov-2011 3:00:00 PM
By Enis Koylu
Bongarts
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack is hoping his side can extend their 100 per cent home record in the Champions League this season when they face Chelsea at the BayArena on Wednesday.
Leverkusen are currently sitting in second place in Group E, a point clear of Valencia and two points behind his former English club, and the 35-year-old told Goal.com that he is eager for his team to keep up their good home form.
"It is very important that we don't stop here," he said. "We are in a good position, but nothing is decided yet and anything can happen. We won our first two home games, we want to keep that up on Wednesday.
"This is a very important game for us, with regards to where we go in the next few weeks. We want and need to score points."
Meanwhile Ballack admitted that he thoroughly enjoyed his time in the Premier League with the west London club.
"As a footballer, I learned a lot personally. It was a great time in London."
Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea kick-off at 20.45CET on Wednesday evening.
Leverkusen are currently sitting in second place in Group E, a point clear of Valencia and two points behind his former English club, and the 35-year-old told Goal.com that he is eager for his team to keep up their good home form.
"It is very important that we don't stop here," he said. "We are in a good position, but nothing is decided yet and anything can happen. We won our first two home games, we want to keep that up on Wednesday.
"This is a very important game for us, with regards to where we go in the next few weeks. We want and need to score points."
Meanwhile Ballack admitted that he thoroughly enjoyed his time in the Premier League with the west London club.
"As a footballer, I learned a lot personally. It was a great time in London."
Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea kick-off at 20.45CET on Wednesday evening.
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