Sheva will come good at Chelsea say Grant

13 April 2012

Andriy Shevchenko still has a big role to play at Chelsea, according to coach Avram Grant.

The Ukraine striker was called into action during the 1-0 victory against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium after stepping off the bench.

Backing: Avram Grant has given Andriy Shevchenko (right) a vote of confidence

However Shevchenko never looked like adding to the one goal he has scored in this campaign.

Grant, however, believes the forward will come good.

He said: "We have a long season and he is trying hard. He is a great player. I am sure he will be good for Chelsea. In this game we needed other players.

"They pay me to be in charge. I have to be in charge and take the decision for the present and the future. I want to take the team forward."

A goal from Salomon Kalou after 41 minutes was enough to seal a narrow victory against the struggling home side.

Chelsea's win capped a good week for Grant as it came on the back of a Champions League success against Valencia in Spain.

Bolton made a decent fist of it but remain in trouble with only one win in nine league games and the pressure is growing on manager Sammy Lee.

He defended his decision to omit captain Kevin Nolan and player-coach Gary Speed from the team.

"I pick whichever squad I feel will do a job at any given time, "said the Bolton boss.

Lee felt they were unlucky not to get something from the game.

He said: "We played some good fluent football, which was pleasing. I certainly did not feel there was a lack of confidence.

"We have shown desire and commitment in every game, apart from the one against Birmingham. We have made mistakes and been punished. That was the case against Chelsea."

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