Clarke must not leave Chelsea, warns JT

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The Scot has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge ever since Jose Mourinho departed last month.

Words of support: Steve Clarke (right) must stay at Stamford Bridge according to John Terry

New manager Avram Grant wants to add to his coaching staff, with Henk ten Cate admitting talks have taken place over his release from Dutch club Ajax.

Chelsea are also reported to be lining up a move for an Israeli army fitness chief, Colonel Avi Moyal, to replace Rui Faria but skipper Terry hopes Clarke will still have a part to play in the new set-up.

The Blues captain added: "Obviously he [Avram Grant] wants his people around him and now we have an international break, he will feel it is the time to bring people in.

"Clarkey is a familiar face to the players and we have needed him around us. It is very important to have someone like Clarkey around.

"Avram has wanted him to do his bit and Clarkey knows the club inside out. He is passionate for the club and when he speaks it is from the heart. That is very important not only for the English boys but the foreign lads who have not been here too long. Hopefully, we can keep hold of him."

Grant was not the most popular choice to replace Mourinho and he has endured a difficult introduction to the job.

But the Israeli was in charge for the second success in a week, with the 1-0 win at Bolton yesterday following the Champions League victory over Valencia.

Salomon Kalou, who started the game in place of the suspended Didier Drogba, scored the winner in the 41st minute before he was replaced by Claudio Pizarro.