Pochettino reveals Chelsea players 'didn’t sleep' before League Cup final as they target Wembley return

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Pochettino reveals Chelsea players 'didn’t sleep' before League Cup final as they target Wembley return

"For us, to again beat Leicester, in our private room in the dressing room and training ground would be massive for us," Mauricio Pochettino told a press conference ahead of Chelsea's game against Leicester in the FA Cup quarter-final.

"To have another game to play for this young team in Wembley again. Between you and me, some players didn’t sleep before the [Carabao Cup] final.

"It’s only about being more experience and living these experiences to be better. For us, we want to reach another semi-final and challenge to the final and get into Europe through the FA Cup.

"We learn through experience, positive and negative, more with negative because of the pain. And, of course, for sure, to again play at Wembley, it will feel different.

"First we need to beat Leicester, with a fantastic coach and players, it will be tough to beat them."

Chelsea were left frustrated in the Carabao Cup final after conceding the decisive goal from Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in the 118th minute.

If they beat Leicester, they will be back at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final. This season, this is the only remaining chance for them to win any silverware.

AuthorMichael EllisSourceEvening Standard
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