Out-of-favour
Colombia star Radamel Falcao says he wants more chances at Chelsea under
interim manager Guus Hiddink.
The 29-year-old striker has started just one Premier League game and scored
one goal since joining the Blues on a season-long loan from Monaco.
Falcao also struggled on loan at Manchester United last season but,
following Chelsea's sacking of Jose Mourinho, he hopes he will be afforded
more game time.
"Chelsea showed faith in me and opened their doors for me," Falcao told
Colombia's
Hola! magazine.
"But it has been complicated for me so far, because the team hasn't started
in the best way, while I have not had the opportunities I want, either.
"I am very grateful to Chelsea, though. I am satisfied and I am confident
that I will get my chances in the second half of the season and succeed in
the end."
Falcao scored four Premier League goals in 26 appearances for Manchester
United last term and was heavily criticised before Louis van Gaal opted not
to make the loan deal permanent in the summer.
Falcao said: "I had a learning moment at Manchester United. I did not get
the playing time and consistency I was looking for, but my time at United
helped me grow.
"The move came shortly after my knee injury and my surgery, but I got the
chance to play alongside some great players.
"It made me stronger, prepared me for the future and become more
consistent."
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