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UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 5:59pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
Chelsea caretaker manager Roberto Di Matteo launched a robust defence of the quality of his squad ahead of tomorrow's Champions League clash with Benfica after Frank Lampard claimed he and his team-mates were "not as good as we used to be''. Lampard used the club's in-house television channel to deliver a withering assessment of the Blues' season, which sees them in real danger of failing to qualify for next season's Champions League. Di Matteo admitted Chelsea - who are five points adrift of the Barclays Premier League top four - had endured a turbulent campaign. "The numbers say that, so there is no point in denying it's been a difficult season,'' he said. "But we have quality in this team and many good players. I still think this Chelsea team is a very good team.'' Di Matteo, whose side go into their quarter-final first leg in Portugal as England's sole remaining European representative, added: "Chelsea used to be in the top two or top three, at least. So it's been hard for us, domestically. "But we're in the semi-finals of a domestic cup, and in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.'' Lampard also admitted Chelsea had allowed their intensity level to drop since their historic last-16 comeback to beat Napoli. Di Matteo added: "I have faith in this team. They've shown they can play at high intensity at a high level, so I'm looking forward to my team doing that again tomorrow. "I am positive about the team, but my players are positive too. "We have great belief in our abilities. That's what we're going to try and express tomorrow.'' Benfica boss Jorge Jesus, meanwhile, told Didier Drogba his side would react to a perceived slight from the Chelsea striker by winning tomorrow's clash in Lisbon. Benfica appear to have taken offence at a video on the London club's official website which some have claimed shows Drogba feigning fear at having drawn Jesus' men. Chelsea defender David Luiz - the former Benfica player - suggested this evening that Drogba was actually reacting to the prospect of facing Barcelona in the semi-finals, insisting his team-mate had not been disrespecting Benfica. Jesus accepted the forward was "probably just joking'', but added: "Drogba only knows what he's thinking. "You have to remember that Benfica and Sporting Lisbon eliminated Manchester United and Manchester City, the two top teams in England, from Europe. "Any responses we'll be giving to Drogba will be on the field and proving we are better than him.'' Luiz attempted to clear up the matter, which Chelsea themselves branded "a complete misunderstanding''. Luiz said: "If people watch the video closely, it's not directed at Benfica. "He was talking about Barcelona because Barcelona are a very, very big team. "Chelsea know how Benfica reached this far. They're a strong team. "Drogba's character wouldn't allow him to disrespect another team.'' Match |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by SMSguru(m): 6:20pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
I don't know how it would happen but the Spirit in me tells me that this "underrated" Chelsea team, no matter how "unco-ordinated" it seems to be, will beat Benfica tonight and even go ahead to win the Champions League just to prove the bookmakers wrong. "All things are possible to them that believe." 1 Like |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by executinal(m): 6:34pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
Blue rules the world |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by Babamide(m): 7:12pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
Just saw the line up. Lampard's depreciating ass is on the bench along with bosingwa. Ferreria is in his place. I just hope merieles can be a little creative today. Goals for torres and kalou. CHELSEA all the way |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by sexiestharam(f): 7:23pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
SMSguru: I don't know how it would happen but the Spirit in me tells me that this "underrated" Chelsea team, no matter how "unco-ordinated" it seems to be, will beat Benfica tonight and even go ahead to win the Champions League just to prove the bookmakers wrong.Win champions league ke? When barca never die. |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by executinal(m): 7:25pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
Babamide: Just saw the line up. Lampard's depreciating ass is on the bench along with bosingwa. [size=18pt]Ferreria[/size] is in his place. I just hope merieles can be a little creative today. Goals for torres and kalou. CHELSEA all the way@ The bolded above i never for once have confidence in him, they could have manage CAHIL in place of ferreria |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 7:47pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
game on 1 Like |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by ayoflyn(m): 7:52pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
pls everyone, what site can i watch this match and others pls, will highly appreciate the link, Cheers |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 7:57pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
nice shot luis kalunho is offside |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by ujchief(m): 8:01pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
Drogba trembles at the mention of 'Jesus'. I said it that doing juju isnt gonna pay him. His juju is frustrating torres as planned, but its doing something extra - 'its killing chelsea softly'! |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 8:04pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
cheksli lucky again . . . |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 8:11pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
freekick cheksli .. mata to take |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 8:12pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
headed out for a cheksli corner . .hehehehe dem dey boo meireles |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 8:12pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
kalu strong sha like one kind dangerous agbero |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by FBS: 8:14pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
Meireless sef. kai. |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 8:24pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
choi Torres go easy naw |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 8:31pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
freekick benfica -----> make it count |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 8:31pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
half time |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by Heathen(m): 8:37pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
what an exciting first half of football.........NOT. Shekpe, playing like sheet,benfica, playing even sheeti'er. Two useless clubs! |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by Olubachar(m): 8:40pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
Chelsea must win this match. |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by Nobody: 8:44pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
Heathen: what an exciting first half of football.........NOT. Shekpe, playing like sheet,benfica, playing even sheeti'er. Two useless clubs!Chaii, Must u say.? |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by fredoooooo: 8:53pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
shekpe e , wetin dey happen |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 9:03pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
benfica refused two handball hmm mata sef chei .. na bar save benfica o |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by mukina2: 9:07pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
benfica freekick |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by Heathen(m): 9:07pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
penalty! Penalty! Penarity ooooh! Dem wan start to dey cheat ojoro! John terry *i believe i can fly* im dey stretch hand like chicken wey wan fly. |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by ochukoccna: 9:08pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
This match is boring jo! Though second half is much more livelier. Give it to Chelsea to make semis on evidence of this game |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by ochukoccna: 9:10pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
Great save Cech! |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by Heathen(m): 9:11pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
fat frank on |
Re: UCL: Benfica Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 27th March 2012 by ujchief(m): 9:11pm On Mar 27, 2012 |
mata has hit the wood work more times than hes hit the net at chelski! Still rooting for chelski sha! We need an english team at europe. Chelski remains the only team that frustrates barca, mostly b'cos of their bullish style of play. |
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