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Ramires: I need to work hard
Ramires is fully aware of the challenge that lies ahead as he attempts to break into a strong first team and compete in the Barclays Premier League.
The young Brazilian is keen to get to work and prove his capabilities to both manager and fans but knows how difficult making the starting line-up will be.
'I feel like any player who joins such a big club like Chelsea,' said Ramires. 'Now I hope I can give my best and do well like I have done at previous clubs.
'I have to work hard. When you sign a contract with Chelsea, it never has a clause saying you will be a starting-line-up player.
'So I just need to try, work hard and hopefully I'll get into the team.
'I understand the challenge ahead, the nature of the Premier League and Champions League.
'If I wasn't prepared I would not sign for such a big club. I know the challenges that lie ahead and I just hope to be part of the team for these challenges.'
Another challenge for the 23 year old is learning English, although he does have several players at the ground who speak Portuguese, including his fellow countryman Alex.
'On the pitch I am communicating with the players in football terms, but the Portuguese players and also Alex have been trying to help me [with English].
'I will dedicate myself to learn the language as soon as possible but all the players have been very helpful, even the ones who don't speak Portuguese.'
For now he has to learn about his upcoming opponents in the Barclays Premier League and Champions League, although this is something he is ready for.
'I always study the opponents before I play them, so that's what I will be doing before we face all of our opponents this season.'
First of those will be Stoke City tomorrow. Ramires is aware of our 7-0 thumping last time we faced the Potters but although we've netted 12 times in our first two games, he is not expecting the score to be too prolific.
Instead all he's aiming for is another three points: 'Every game is different and obviously the mood is to win the game.
'If we win by one goal then it's three points. What's important is the three points.'
The midfielder will embark on his first away trip the following week, when we head east to Upton Park, where he'll have to take part in a blue tradition.
'I was told about this tradition of singing a song to the team yesterday,' explained the Brazilian.
'But I will be able to sing at the next away game so at least I have a week to prepare and learn the song!'
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