Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is eagerly anticipating the League Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur, insisting that the Blues' players know what they have to do to win the trophy.
The League Cup final will be contested between Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur on 1st March at Wembley.
Mourinho’s side made it to the final after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Liverpool in the semi-final over two legs, whereas Spurs got the better of League One outfit Sheffield United after a 3-2 aggregate win.
The two London outfits have enjoyed a stellar run of form of late with Spurs losing only twice in their last ten Premier League fixtures and Chelsea losing only once during the same period.
The honours have been shared between the outfits in their two league encounters this season, the Blues won 3-0 at home and then the Lilywhites exacted revenge by dispatching their London rivals 5-3 at White Hart Lane on New Year’s Day.
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The setting between the two teams promises to be an intriguing encounter, and Ivanovic insists that Mourinho’s men know exactly what is needed to get the better of Spurs, which gives the Blues an upper hand in the match.
“We know what we have to do”, Ivanovic told the club site.
The Serbian accepts that it will not be an easy game, but Chelsea head into the match well prepared to take home the League Cup.
“It’s definitely going to be a very tough game, but we are ready and we are looking forward to it.
“We want it. You have this special feeling inside you when a final is coming and we all want the game to start right now.”
Ivanovic further added that Chelsea’s track record of winning numerous trophies in the recent past will hold them in good stead in the final at Wembley.
“I think our team like to play these kinds of games. Everyone at this club knows how to play finals.
“Footballers want to play finals, footballers want to win trophies. That’s why we are here.”
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