Source: Daily_Mail
Fabio Capello: I don't want Manchester United and Chelsea to reach Champions League final
Fabio Capello is praying there will not be an all-English Champions League final as he fears it will sabotage his World Cup build-up. [LNB]Capello is concerned that a repeat of the 2008 Chelsea v Manchester United final could leave key members of his squad - including John Terry, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney - physically and mentally drained in the few days before the squad fly to South Africa. [LNB]This year's Champions League final in Madrid is scheduled for May 22, a mere three weeks before England kick off their Group C campaign against the USA on June 12. Capello said: [LNB] Enlarge History repeating: Capello does not want a repeat of the 2008 Champions League final [LNB] Group of joy! Draw hands delighted Capello ideal route to emulate Sir AlfMARTIN SAMUEL: Good news, what can possibly go wrong for England?Can England's Group C rivals Algeria make it hot for Fabio Capello?Beeb and Sky in battle of the box for the big World Cup draw England manager Fabio Capello during the 2010 World Cup draw in Cape Town[LNB]'There could be eight or nine players from the squad taking part.It's a problem, because after this game if there are nine players fromthe England team in the final, we will need a minimum of four or fivedays to relax them afterwards.' [LNB]Capello is also worried about the psychological scars should anEnglish team lose in the final, particularly after John Terry'sdevastation when his penalty miss cost Chelsea European glory lastyear. [LNB]'If they win, then the players will be happy and it will bepsychologically important for them,' said the Italian. 'However, ifthey have lost it will not be easy for them to recover their forcesphysically and psychologically.[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People:Fabio Capello, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney, John TerryPlaces:Cape Town, Madrid, South Africa, United KingdomOrganisations:English Champions League
