Even though Jose Bosingwa was unable to be involved in Chelsea's first Premier League game of the season, he could not help but be impressed by how his team-mates performed at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea signalled their intent to defend their Premier League title with a 6-0 win over West Bromwich Albion, following on from their 8-0 thrashing of Wigan on the closing day of last season.
It was the biggest opening day win in Premier League history and was achieved thanks to a hat-trick from Didier Drogba, two from Florent Malouda and one from Frank Lampard. The online football odds now make the side even stronger favourites for the title.
Bosingwa will be hoping he can regain his place in the Chelsea first team when he returns from an injury nightmare that saw him miss the majority of last season after needing two operations on a knee injury.
Goalscorer Malouda described the opening day win as the "perfect reaction" to Chelsea's poor pre-season form and his words of praise for the defence at Stamford Bridge shows the Portuguese international right-back could have to fight for his place upon his return.
The French midfielder was quick to show how he thinks Chelsea could have a successful season, meaning Bosingwa could have a crack at getting a Premier League winners medal he missed out on last term.
"We didn't concede any goals against West Bromwich and now with the goals we scored we have the confidence back up front. The season is long and we have to make sure that is the standard," Malouda said.
"If we try to improve on how we did last season then I think we won't be far from first place at the end of the season."
The Premier League odds also suggest Drogba could be top scorer again this season.
Despite the strong start to the season, manager Carlo Ancelotti has still issued a rallying cry to his Chelsea players to ensure they continue this great form away from home and not drop points on the road.
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