The big deal with Michael Ballack

Recently, there is a fuss about Michael Ballack not included in the Chelsea squad for the Champions League, even though he is supposedly ready for action by October. If my fingers didn't fail me, that is like 1 month away, possibly 4 out of 6 fixtures to play. Like many others I see a possible transfer in January.

The thing is, Ballack is earning 130,000 pounds a week, one of the top earning footballers in the world, playing in a team that he doesn't belong. His move to Chelsea is obviously a very bad decision, and the Chelsea's back room staff is also noticing something.

In case you don't know, not playing in the Champions League makes him eligible to play in European competitions next year. Which means, Ballack would be higher priced if some other club wishes to buy this player. At his age, a 7 million pound move back to Germany or Spain would be a wise decision.

Looking back at his Chelsea move, honestly, a move to Manchester United would be a good one then. Filling in for Paul Scholes at times, and actually given the freedom to roam around behind the strikers.



But when I look at Michael Ballack, I remember his days at Bayern Leverkusen. Those were the days when I watched their Champions League games and point out that this one is special and will one day move to England. Well, he did move to England and he WAS special.

Make no mistake, Ballack is a good player, better than most, but is just wasting his time at the wrong club.