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Do you know that Milan Lalkovič has a new nickname in Chelsea? What favourite car would he like to have? Read more in the article.

Do you know that Milan Lalkovič has a new nickname in Chelsea? What favourite car would he like to have? Read more in the article.

What has changed in your lifestyle since living without english family instead of your dad?
"When I was living with my father, we were spending much of my freetime together. I can not forget these times. My everyday life perhaps changed in travelling through London. Daddy had a car, but now I have to use train or bicycle to be on time at training sessions."

What about houseworks? If you need something to be washed, ironed, cooked..
"Our housewife helps me with everything. She is very kind."

Football has become your job, but, as you say, education is first. Tell us something about your studies.
"I am in 3rd (of 4) degree of secondary grammar school in my Slovak hometown. Next year I have to pass school-leaving exams and I know it won´t be easy. Here in England I attend college. The sessions are on Wednesday and Thursday morning, two hours each."

Do you feel homesick?
"Not at all, just a little bit. I got used to everything, so I am ok."

Is there anything you would like to carry along but it is not possible?
"If i could, I would take here all my family, best friends and one girl. I don´t tell her name (smiling)."

What is bigger temptation for you - Chelsea 1st team or Slovak national team?
"Hard question. Both are my goals, so they are on the same level."

What do you like on London and what don´t you like?
"Except training centre in Cobham I like shopping at Oxford street or having fun at malls. On the other hand, when I see traffic jams and neverending rows of vehicles, I rather use bicycle. Sometimes I don´t like the weather, especially when it is raining 7 days a week."

Who is the best Slovak football player in your opinion?
"Marek Hamšík."

You play for Chelsea, where another Slovak talent Miroslav Stoch rised up. Do people in the club remember your countryman?
"Of course, ´Stochie´ has a great references inside the club. People here ask me how is he doing or just give him regards through me. Moreover, some friends start to call me ´Miňoslav,´ what is the combination of Miroslav´s and my name."

What are your favourite sports beside football?
"Basketball, futsal and tennis."

If you have not played football, what would you have been?
"Probably some bookworm (smiling). I really don´t know."

X-mas time is coming. New Year´s day, snow.. Do you like winter?
"Each season has its pros and cons. Christmas are nice, families, people are together, everybody is so kind.. I should get two-weeks holiday, so there will be time for relax with my relatives."

No skiing?
"Oh, no, I have been on ski maybe 5 or 6 years ago. Skiing is prohibited in my contract, though."

Next year you should finish driving-lessons. What car yould you like to have?
"I like German BMWs, they are very nice and high of quality. If not BMW, then MiniCooper, maybe. Something like that."