Makelele Fears He's a Marked Man ; the Powerhouse in Chelsea's Midfield Is Flattered at Being Singled Out by Their Opponents and It's a Challenge He Relishes, Reports Leo Spall

Evening Standard - London › April 28, 2006

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STANDING at 5ft 7in in the shadows at the back of midfield, Claude Makelele is not used to much attention on the pitch.

The Frenchman has spent most of his illustrious career playing in isolation, breaking up attacks and giving his team forward motion.

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Makelele Fears He's a Marked Man ; the Powerhouse in Chelsea's Midfield Is Flattered at Being Singled Out by Their Opponents and It's a Challenge He Relishes, Reports Leo Spall

But if the 33-year-old thought he was going to be allowed to continue making his crucial contributions to Chelsea's title push in peace, he was wrong. As Makelele prepares to face Manchester U...

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