Play a few, miss a few - Makelele's secret to happiness at Chelsea - Sport

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The France midfielder has been a regular feature in the Chelsea side since joining from Real Madrid four years ago in a £16.6million move. However, Makelele has played just four Barclays Premier League games this season and the 34-year-old has admitted making a deal with Grant aimed at maintaining his fitness levels.

Makelele, contracted to Chelsea until 2009, said: "I have an agreement with my club coach. He knows how I manage my games and we have a well stocked squad.

"He needs me in our very important matches, but he rotates the squad for the easier fixtures. That suits me fine. I can have a rest and it is perfect for me."

Chelsea's next game in the Premier League is away to Derby on Saturday and Grant should have left-back Ashley Cole fit again for selection.

Captain John Terry, who has been training with the England squad this week, is targeting a return against Rosenborg in the Champions League next week.