Thursday, April 18, 2013

Fulham v Chelsea: Rafael Benitez not 'wasting time' studying research ahead... - The Independent

Rafael Benitez generally wants data, nevertheless the Chelsea temporary boss has had almost no time for numbers before tonight's west London derby at Fulham where three Barclays Premier League factors is all that matters. Chelsea are bidding to consolidate their invest a Champions League qualifying spot and the top four by winning their game in-hand over Tottenham. Benitez said: "I haven't wasted any 2nd thinking about exactly how many (factors) we need. It is only the next three points. "I am just thinking about the next game. I do not spend time if you have so many activities. "You can not be doing figures all the time. This will depend on the other teams." Chelsea and spurs play at Stamford Bridge on Might 8 in what could properly be a Champions League play-off. But Benitez, who takes Chelsea to his former membership Liverpool in yet another important sport on Sunday, anticipates the competition to the top four will keep on until the closing day of the campaign. He said: "Hopefully we can be there. I do not know who will be around. "The group should go before the end of the season. Hopefully I'm wrong and we will be qualified before (then), but I think it will be until the end of the season." Experience is crucial at this stage of the growing season. Benitez added: "The mind makes the difference. At the end of the growing season it's more important to be strong mentally and approach every game with the belief you can win." Chelsea have participants with the essential experience. Frank Lampard and captain John Terry are required to go back at Craven Cottage, having been abandoned alternatives in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final reduction to Manchester City. Midfielder Lampard might be in the remaining months of his Chelsea profession, along with his agreement expiring and the prospects of an expansion uncertain, and is three in short supply of seizing Bobby Tambling while the club's history goalscorer. "The main thing may be the team," mentioned Benitez of Lampard, who last scored against West Ham. "I want to see Frank breaking the record, for sure. because I think that he is an excellent person (But) if I choose him it is. "I believe they can score goals. Hopefully he could report significantly more than two and then he will break the record. "We will be happy, he will be happy and which means maybe we are able to win more games. I believe he'll do it." Fernando Torres is also expected to start tonight and a go back to the table at Anfield as Demba Ba is ineligible for next Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg with Basle in Switzerland. Pennsylvania

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