The former European Footballer of the Year joined Chelsea from Milan in a £30m deal, however he has struggled to adapt in England.“I feel nostalgic for Italy. I miss my friends and certain things about the country — the food for example,” Shevachenko told The Sun.
“And then I miss the atmosphere and high tension of Italian games. Things are more relaxed over here.”
Shevchenko spoke of the differences between the Italian and English styles of football.
“Italian football is fantastic. It is all about tactics and intelligence. Italian people appreciate great champions and good football,” he explained.
“English football is faster and more physical. The smaller teams try to cut the gap between themselves and the big clubs by playing with great strength.
"I could sum it up by saying Italian football is about finishing and logic, a bit like chess, and the English game is based on speed and instinct.”
Shevchenko has never displayed his best form for Chelsea and part of the reason for this he believes has been fitness and injury problems.
“My real problem is I have not been able to achieve any continuity,” the 31-year-old confessed.
“This season I was doing well, I had scored seven goals in my last 10 games, then all of a sudden back problems have got in my way.
“I’ll have to be out for a month. I’d like to be back playing regularly once again before people pass judgment on me.”
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