Terry hails Blues depth

Captain John Terry believes Chelsea have one of their strongest squads for years as they prepare for Wednesday night's crucial Champions League last-16 return leg against Olympiacos.

Terry, along with midfielder Frank Lampard, was omitted from the goalless first leg but is likely to feature in midweek and is looking to progress after the disappointment of losing the Carling Cup final.

"You can't come to Chelsea and get away with being an average player," said Terry.

"That's the way the club has gone and hopefully we can maintain this, and keep attracting the world-class players that we have.

"Having that taste of defeat is not a nice feeling to have, and there are things out there we can win, like the Champions League that we still haven't won."

Terry's season has been blighted by injuries to his toe, knee and foot and he admits it has been a difficult time for him.

He added: "It's frustrating for me because in pre-season I was doing well and felt really fit. I worked very hard because I didn't play much last year, and I just felt really good.

"Then I got my broken toe and picked up a couple of niggles, then my knee and then my foot. It's part of the game but it is so frustrating for a second season running when I'd gone four or five years without picking up any injuries."