Michael Ballack
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Ballack backs retiring Cech for coaching position
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Michael Ballack Petr Cech is to retire at the end of the season but Michael Ballack hopes his former Chelsea team-mate stays involved in the game.

Hudson-Odoi 'an outstanding talent' - Bayern great Ballack hails Chelsea youngster
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Michael Ballack Michael Ballack believes Callum Hudson-Odoi's talent is beyond question as Bayern Munich continue their pursuit of the Chelsea teenager.

Michael Ballack: My pre-match rituals
By Ben Welch last updated
Michael Ballack The former Chelsea and Germany midfielder on how he used music to help him focus before a game

Kante must adapt to Chelsea demands, warns Ballack
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Michael Ballack Michael Ballack says N'Golo Kante was a shrewd signing for Chelsea, but advised the France player must adapt to life at a bigger club.

Ancelotti will be measured on Champions League results, Ballack claims
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Michael Ballack Carlo Ancelotti has been told by Michael Ballack to deliver success in the Champions League if he is to secure his Bayern Munich legacy.

Legends Michael Ballack and Luis Figo split on Mario Gotze
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Michael Ballack The quality of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze has split the opinions of the legendary Michael Ballack and Luis Figo.

We had to change hotels – Ovrebo recalls fury after 2009 Chelsea-Barcelona semi-final
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Michael Ballack Tom Ovrebo remembers the furore following Chelsea's 2009 Champions League clash with Barcelona, but insists he is proud of his career.

Train hard, finish easy
By Ben Welch last updated
Michael Ballack The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich midfielder spent hours on the training pitch honing his finishing skills. Watch our video and then try his shooting drills

Ballack: Ozil lacking confidence in own game
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Mesut Özil Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has lost confidence in his own game, according to former Germany captain Michael Ballack.

Shocked Ballack says Chelsea players should have done more in Kepa stand-off
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Chelsea Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is surprised that Kepa Arrizabalaga’s team-mates didn’t usher him off the pitch during an extraordinary substitution stand-off in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.
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