Ambition and Target: Loic Remy seeks regular first-team action at Chelsea

Loic Remy wants to “bring everything I can” to Chelsea after admitting he is desperate to play a greater role for the champions this season.

Chelsea have made reinforcements in key positions with Asmir Begovic changing Petr Cech because the second selection goalkeeper and Radamel Falcao becoming a member of on a season-long mortgage.

Theo Walcott has been granted his wish to be Arsenal’s central striker for their Community Shield clash with Chelsea – and the stats show the decision was a no-brainer for Arsene Wenger.

Nevertheless, the France striker still contributed seven goals and manager Jose Mourinho has indicated Remy, who has been linked with Crystal Palace, remains a key part of his plans for the new campaign.

He said: “I want to bring everything I can to the team and I just want to do more as I think this season will be more hard than the previous one”.

The concern for Chelsea fans will be if they get a raft of injuries, as the team enjoyed a good deal of fortune last season on that front.