Chelsea Football Club has today issued a statement regarding Michael Ballack.

 

The statement reads:

 

In answer to recent speculation regarding Michael Ballack's injury, nobody's future at Chelsea Football Club was ever in doubt following his operation. There is also no doubt that Michael has put Chelsea FC's interests first.

 

On speculation regarding the diagnosis of the injury, this has never been an issue. There was a debate on when an operation should take place, and there was a final agreement on that surgery taking place.

 

Chelsea and all its players have full confidence in our medical team headed by Bryan English and his professional reputation.

 

All parties involved have discussed these issues and endorsed this statement. There will be no further comment from anyone.