Malouda wants first-team slot in South Africa

(GSM) – Chelsea’s in-form winger Florent Malouda says he is hoping to be a first-team player for France at this summer’s World Cup finals. The 29-year-old is currently in excellent form as he has scored four goals in three games for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

Malouda was man of the match as he was in top form during Chelsea’s 2-1 win at Manchester United on Sunday. However, the former Lyon winger is not a regular starter for Raymond Domenech.

Malouda is still keen to impress Domenech in order to make the first-team when the South Africa tournament starts in June.

“I have faith in myself,” he told Canal Plus. “I hope to earn a position in the starting line-up.

“I hope I can play at the same level for France as at club level but to do that, I have to be given playing time.

“If I am at my best then I’m able to be part of that team.”