Source: Telegraph
Chelsea encouraged by Liverpool win ahead of Arsenal clash says Michael Ballack
The Blues salvaged a 4-4 draw with Liverpool in a heart-stopping night at Stamford Bridge to progress to the last four of the Champions League with a 7-5 aggregate victory.[LNB]Next up are Arsenal at Wembley and Ballack admits the matches are coming thick and fast as Chelsea chase silverware on three fronts.[LNB] Related ArticlesWalcott in line for Arsenal pay dayVan Persie: Arsenal must beat LiverpoolFootball Quiz: Friday FiveQPR eye ScolariWenger in injury Cup headacheChampions League semi-finals: Key players"Reaching the Champions League semi-final has given us a confidence boost going into another big game," he said.[LNB]"We have to recover quickly because physically and mentally Liverpool was a very tough game.[LNB]"We thought it would be a little bit easier than it was but in football anything is possible and we had to accept it.[LNB]"Games like the Liverpool one help to build confidence even more.[LNB]"We know we have a good team spirit but if you lose your mind and your head is down and if you win, it goes up. That's normal.[LNB]"You could see against Liverpool that everyone was really proud. This has given us a big boost for Arsenal.[LNB]"We have to come down a little bit now. We had a little time to celebrate beating Liverpool, but from Wednesday we had to focus on Arsenal.[LNB]"Everybody has experience in this squad and we know that at this time of the year we have a lot of important games if you come through in the Champions League and FA Cup."[LNB]Ballack is looking forward to his duel with Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who has been in fine form since returning from a knee injury.[LNB]"Sometimes being injured helps you to recover and prepare for the upcoming weeks - that's what you can see now from Cesc," he said.[LNB]"He is back and straight away he is playing well, just like Michael Essien has been for us.[LNB]"We know Cesc is a good player and in this situation we have to be aware."[LNB] [LNB]
