Yury Zhirkov has reiterated his desire to see out his contract at Chelsea after reports have linked the midfielder away from the club.<\/p>\n
The Russian has struggled with a calf injury which has kept him sidelined for the majority of the season, and although the 27-year-old returned after a 17-game lay-off against Everton last Saturday, speculation continues to mount regarding his future at Stamford Bridge, with a return to his home country being touted as a preferred destination.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have a contract until 2013 and I hope to play a big role,\u201d Zhirkov told the club\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is good to be back among my team-mates after some frustrating months in the treatment room, but now I am looking to the future and want to play an important part in the squad.\u201d<\/p>\n
Zhirkov admitted he was not expecting to remain on the sidelines for such a long period and having only signed for Chelsea in 2009 from CSKA Moscow, the Russian is targeting an influential role in the first team.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt took longer than I wanted for me to get fit again but now I am back I want to show everyone that I can be an important player for Chelsea,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are still competing for trophies and have a lot of important matches where the full squad will be needed so I want to play my part.\u201d<\/p>\n
Zhirkov has expressed his relief at returning and despite the Chelsea\u2019s league position, the versatile left-footer targets silverware this term.<\/p>\n
\u201cComing back against Everton gave me a great feeling, and although we lost on penalties it gave me confidence to be back on the pitch,\u201d said Zhirkov.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow we have to look forward and concentrate on the games ahead of us because it could still be a very successful season for Chelsea.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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