Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari was delighted with Michael Ballack's comeback match for yesterday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
He said: "They [the players] have a fantastic spirit. I said before the game Michael Ballack had maybe 45 minutes in him and Didier Drogba 45 minutes.
"Michael played 70 minutes because of his spirit and he wants to win - he gave more than I expected.
"I have many problems in terms of injuries and I have to change the team but that is my job."