Anelka attacks Chelsea for treatment of veteran players

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Nicolas Anelka has launched an attack on his former club Chelsea after accusing them of disposing of players once they reach their thirties.

Anelka, 33, who was sold to Shanghai Shenua in January this year, believes that once a player hits the age of the 30 they are no longer wanted at Chelsea.
Anelka added: "It's sad what's happening to Flo [Malouda]. Two years ago, he was named player of the year."

It is not just Malouda and Anelka that are over 30 who have been forced out of the Chelsea squad however. Brazilian defender Alex and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba are two others that have left the club having entered their thirties.

Under former manager Andre Villas Boas, England midfielder Frank Lampard was regularly sidelined and he, alongside, left-back Ashley Cole are another pair whose Chelsea futures may be in doubt.