Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt is hoping to serve Chelsea a big slice of humble pie.
The Dutch forward is still smarting from having victory snatched from their grasps deep into injury time last week, but he will not be lacking for motivation to set things right on Wednesday.
"When the final whistle blew I think some of them were thinking they had already reached the final," said Kuyt of the unrestrained manner in which the Chelsea players celebrated despite the equalizer on the night having arrived by a John Arne Riise's own-goal, which was a huge dose of luck which most would agree that they didn't deserve on the night.
"People talk about us not having scored at Stamford Bridge for so many years, but you can also look at it in a more positive way. We have scored in every away game so far this season in the Champions League.
Kuyt added: "We know we played well in the first leg and we know we have made it difficult for ourselves in the second match. But we always believe we can score and if we do that it will put a whole new complexion on the tie."
Chelsea will be brimming with confidence for the rematch at Stamford Bridge next week, following their massively important 2-1 win against Manchester United yesterday.
The Dutch forward is still smarting from having victory snatched from their grasps deep into injury time last week, but he will not be lacking for motivation to set things right on Wednesday.
"When the final whistle blew I think some of them were thinking they had already reached the final," said Kuyt of the unrestrained manner in which the Chelsea players celebrated despite the equalizer on the night having arrived by a John Arne Riise's own-goal, which was a huge dose of luck which most would agree that they didn't deserve on the night.
"People talk about us not having scored at Stamford Bridge for so many years, but you can also look at it in a more positive way. We have scored in every away game so far this season in the Champions League.
Kuyt added: "We know we played well in the first leg and we know we have made it difficult for ourselves in the second match. But we always believe we can score and if we do that it will put a whole new complexion on the tie."
Chelsea will be brimming with confidence for the rematch at Stamford Bridge next week, following their massively important 2-1 win against Manchester United yesterday.
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