Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has insisted striker Fernando Torres is not for sale "at any price".
Villas-Boas was responding to the suggestion Torres will be sold during the January transfer window following a frustrating year at Stamford Bridge.
"It's not true, he is not available at any price," said Villas-Boas.
"We are pretty sure when Fernando is called up he will respond with the quality and talent he has. We have to make the best decisions for the team."
Villas-Boas also responded to veteran midfielder Frank Lampard's recent complaints about being left out of Chelsea's starting line-up.
Lampard started on the bench for the second successive game against Manchester City on Monday but scored his side's winner in a 2-1 victory.
"There are plenty of players that push for the starting XI and Frank is not the only one," added Villas-Boas.
"I think 'Lamps' is one of the top five players most used. Every player wants to be involved in every game but sometimes it's just not possible.
"We've been having conversations with all the players, we treat them all equally. The club's direction and fortune is the most important thing.
"There is no hiding that 'Lamps' represents the best in the history of the club. These are players of massive magnitude and represent Chelsea's success but in our opinion every player must be treated equally. Sometimes we can't please everybody."
In addition, Villas-Boas said he was confident striker Didier Drogba would keep giving his all for the side, despite the club not planning to offer him the two-year deal he desires.
"There will be no question about his professionalism and integrity and I am sure he will keep on representing Chelsea this season," said Villas-Boas.
