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Chelsea can be the best again, but they need Abramovich back at Stamford Bridge - Ivanovic

The Blues' owner has been absent from their home games due to an ongoing visa dispute with the UK government and the former defender wants him back

Former Chelsea favourite Branislav Ivanovic thinks the Blues need owner Roman Abramovich back at Stamford Bridge if they are to return to the top of the game.

The 35-year-old, now playing in Russia with Zenit St Petersburg, won three Premier League titles and the Champions League among numerous other honours in a nine-year spell in west London.

Formerly a fixture in the Blues’ hospitality box, Abramovich has been conspicuous by his absence in recent months due to an ongoing visa row with the UK government.