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CUDICINI BACKS CHELSEA CHANCES
Monday 22nd March 2004
Carlo Cudicini has told the Italian media that he is confident Chelsea
can knock record-breaking Arsenal out of the UEFA Champions League.
The Italian custodian, currently ruled out with a hand injury, believes
Roman Abramovich's billionaires are more than capable of upsetting history
to prosper over Arsene Wenger's treble-chasers.
With speculation suggesting Claudio Ranieri's time at Stamford Bridge
is coming to a premature end, perhaps only success in Europe could save the
affable Italian and Cudicini is confident that this is an obtainable task.
''Arsenal are at the top of the Premier League but it's not ended. We
have lost face-to-face clashes but this is because of our mistakes,''
Cudicini told Sportweek.
''Anyway, we are ahead of Manchester United and in the UEFA Champions
League quarter final. This is a step forward.
''If I'm not wrong it has been 16 games since we last beat them but
heaven knows, this could be the right occasion.
''It is a match of great importance and we will play to achieve a semi-
final place and for Premier League revenge.''
Cudicini also revealed that whilst he is forever hopeful of international
recognition, a call-up for Euro 2004 is not something at the forefront of
his thoughts.
''I think Trapattoni has clear choices and he doesn't have to choose
yet,'' continued Cudicini.
''Anyway, the only messages are sent from the pitch. I hope the UEFA
Champions League is a shop window in this sense.
''But I'm realistic and don't think about it too much.''
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