Claudio Pays Tribute To Zola

Last updated : 20 October 2002 By -
Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri says he wishes there was a match every day to do justice to the talents of Gianfranco Zola.

The striker was pinpointed as the main dangerman for Chelsea by Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan, and duly claimed a second-half double to inspire his side's 3-0 win.

Ranieri said: "Even in Italian, I can hardly find the words to describe what Zola means to us.

"He works so hard and believes in himself. He has passion and heart. He may only be small in size but he is a big man - our leader, a great example to his team-mates.

"I was thinking about rotating him but he looks fresh enough to play every game. He could play every 24 hours if we asked him to. He is unbelievable."

Let’s face it we all love Zola to bits and this Chelsea Mad reporter seriously worries for the day when the “little Italian” finally decides to hang up his boots. How different a Chelsea will we be then……..?

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