Willian Has Every Reason to Be Feeling His 'Vibe' at Chelsea

There are plenty of reasons for anyone connected with Chelsea to be happy right now, but there's one that tops them all.

Chelsea are leading the way in the Premier League and with an eight-point gap already separating them and last season's champions Manchester City, the Blues are looking considerable favourites to be crowned champions come May.

Is it any wonder then that Willian is playing the game with an even bigger smile than usual on his face?

As he says in this month's issue of Chelsea magazine, the Brazilian is thrilled with life in west London and he is requesting "positive vibes only" from Chelsea fans.

"I’m feeling my vibe," he says. "I guess I’d say my vibe is to be happy at all times. I like to smile a lot and I always try to be happy, joking around and stuff.

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"I admit that I’ve always been a bit shy, that’s my character—I’m a shy guy—but, when I’m with the guys here, I like to play games and joke around, especially with the other Brazilians.

“I always want to feel happy, whether I am with my friends and family or out on the football field for Chelsea. So, it’s quite simple—things that make me happy give me good vibes."

It seems to be a two-way thing where Willian is concerned, too, as the Brazilian may be taking the positives out of being a Chelsea player, but he is equally putting his fair share back in.

Since arriving at the club last summer in a £30 million deal from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala, he has settled well and become a key component of Jose Mourinho's side.

Indeed, such was his form in 2013/14, he even earned himself a place in Brazil's World Cup squad.

Things didn't go quite as planned in his homeland this summer as Brazil were humbled by Germany in the semi-finals, but things are looking brighter now he is back in England.

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Willian has continued to be a big player for Chelsea, playing as part of an attacking midfield that is unique in English football.

Willian, Eden Hazard and Oscar are the epitome of what Mourinho craves in his players. They work hard for the team, creating chances for their teammates and scoring goals themselves, yet they are equally vital in the defensive structure.

Hazard may slack on his responsibilities at times, but with Willian around, he can sometimes get away with it, knowing the Brazilian's phenomenal work rate will often allow him to stay further forward and be part of Chelsea's counter-attacks, finishing off the moves that start further back.

As Willian reveals in his Chelsea magazine interview, however, hard work hasn't always been his forte.

"I have to admit that I never did my homework [at school]—my sister would do it for me!” he laughs.

To Chelsea and Mourinho's benefit, Willian works much harder these days and if it continues, we can expect his good vibes will remain well into May when Chelsea will be hoping to lift the Premier League trophy for the first time in five seasons.

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Garry Hayes is Bleacher Report's lead Chelsea correspondent. All quotes obtained first-hand unless otherwise noted. Follow him on Twitter @garryhayes