Friday, December 01, 2006

Mourinho happy with Ballack

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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has heaped praise on midfielder Michael Ballack after his match-winning performance at Bolton Wanderers.
It was Ballack's third league goal since arriving from Bayern Munich and Mourinho is happy with the way the German has settled in.
"I am pleased with Ballack, not just because he scored the winning goal, " he said. "I am pleased with everything. It was crucial in this game to keep the ball, defend well and press high.
"I paired him with Claude Makelele and Ballack is a team player.
"His contribution was great."