Jose Mourinho has dismissed speculation linking Radamel Falcao with a surprise January exit from Chelsea but insists the Colombian will have to work harder if he wants more game time.
Falcao, 29, moved to Stamford Bridge on a season-long loan determined to prove a point after failing to convince during an identical arrangement with Manchester United.
Mourinho was confident of getting the best out of the former Atletico Madrid striker when he signed him, but the Blues boss has quickly lost faith.
After being left out of Chelsea's matchday squad for Saturday's win against Aston Villa, Falcao's time in west London seems to be heading down a familiar pathway.