Ricardo Carvalho eyes the Champions League

(GSM) – Ricardo Carvalho wants to win the Champions League with Chelsea this season.

The Portuguese defender was wanted by Jose Mourinho at Inter in the summer but opted to stay at Stamford Bridge.

Ricardo Carvalho has been in good form this season after being told that he is wanted by Chelsea’s new boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Chelsea have reached the semi-finals of the competition five times in the last six years and Carvalho wants to finally win the Champions League with Chelsea after losing in the 2007 final against Manchester United.

Carvalho told the Daily Telegraph, “The last year was difficult, it was the worst year I have had.

“I was injured for about seven months, it felt, and I never came back fit. I was not happy with my season and also the club was not happy with me and I could feel that.

“For me, I like to be here, but if they wanted to let me go, then I would go. I’m only happy when I’m playing. I had a contract but I only wanted to stay if they wanted me.

“There was talk of a transfer. At that time we were talking about Inter but I always said it depended on the club.

“I started pre-season and I didn’t know if I was going to stay but Carlo Ancelotti said I wasn’t leaving and I had no problem with that. I’m happy I stayed.”

Carvalho won the Champions League with Mourinho at Porto and he wants to win Europe’s most prestigious tournament once more.

“It’s been difficult because it has just been small, tiny details that can end your dream,” he said.

“Everyone knows how important the Champions League is for us and to lose out because of a small detail, a mistake or an injustice is hard.”

Carvalho also spoke about the drama of the final against Manchester United in Moscow, John Terry and Roman Abramovich’s reaction following the defeat.

He added: “I remember people speaking but it was just words. I was not listening. People had their heads in their hands.

“Mr (Roman) Abramovich came in, he shook everyone’s hand, every player and spoke to John (Terry), consoling us. Someone said ‘it’s just a football match’ and I remember walking away.

“I had to be on my own and went to the treatment room and just laid down. I had to get out of that atmosphere.

“I feel we should have won the Champions League by now. I should have won it with Chelsea.

“The first time to win a trophy is very important and to improve a club, you have to win and make history.”