Shevchenko makes pledge to Blues

Mourinho has made it clear the striker is not "untouchable" and must improve, while Shevchenko was recently reported as ready to leave Stamford Bridge.

But Shevchenko said: "If a player has to be dropped, it has to be accepted.

"If the club decides they want to bring in other players, I have no problem. I am staying here."

The Ukraine international has struggled to adapt to life in the Premiership since his £30m move from AC Milan and he has been linked with a move back to his former club.

But Shevchenko is adamant that is not going to happen.

He added: "It is just talk, talk, talk. I never thought once of this situation about going back to Milan.

"I had difficult times also in Milan but I earned my respect there. What I am doing here is working hard to help the team to win.

"My role in the team is the same as it was in Milan - no different. But you need time to adapt to the style of play.

"I have no doubts that when I get into my right form, I will play and my objective is for Chelsea to win something important."

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