John Terry raring to go in FA Cup final as defender admits he's '100 per cent fit'

13 May 2010 18:29
No worries: Terry after Thursday's training session[LNB]Chelsea defender John Terry today insisted he is fine and looking forward to Saturday's FA Cup final against Portsmouth.[LNB]Terry hurt his right foot in training yesterday (Wednesday) but scans showed there was no break and he was back in training today.[LNB]And the England international told reporters he would be '100 per cent fit' for Wembley, saying: 'I'm fine and looking forward to the game.'[LNB]Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti also confirmed Terry would play against Pompey on Saturday, barring no unforeseen circumstances. He said: 'John Terry had a problem yesterday on his foot but today trained well without problem. He is fit and ready to play on Saturday without problem.' [LNB]The 29-year-old Terry revealed he picked up the injury in a training ground collision with striker Daniel Sturridge. [LNB]He explained: 'I was just running back to goal and Daniel Sturridge fell on top of me. My foot was caught underneath. I thought it was quite bad initially.[LNB]'But once I had the scan, it was just bruising and today there was no problem at all.[LNB]'I was delighted when I got the scan results and there was no ligament damage or anything like that. It was just a bit of bruising inside the foot so no problem at all. [LNB]'I felt good today, I felt nothing at all, passing the ball or striking the ball. I came straight here to see the doctor and he sent me for a scan straight away. He couldn't tell what it was, it was always going to be a quick scan, nothing serious.' [LNB] Boost: Terry will be able to take his place at the heart of Chelsea's defence[LNB]Terry admitted he was concerned the problem could have affected his participation in this summer's World Cup final in South Africa. [LNB]The former captain continued: 'It was sorted out in a couple of hours but I was a bit scared, I must say. [LNB]'Once I had the scan I didn't wear the boot, it's just protection really. The doctor advised me to keep it on. But once I got the scan results I was back in my normal trainer'[LNB]Now Ancelotti can forget about Terry's injury and is focus on winning the League and FA Cup double by beating Portsmouth.   [LNB]'It could be the first time for Chelsea to win the double,' added the Italian. 'It is a great opportunity. [LNB]'It is the most important game. We have to have respect for Portsmouth.They were relegated but they deserve to play in this final afterbeating Tottenham in the semis. We have to fight against them to winthis game.  [LNB] Beware: Carlo Ancelotti has urged his players not to underestimate Portsmouth[LNB]'Everyone knows how important this competition is. I am happy because the team trained well this week. They are focused - we want to win this cup.'[LNB]Ancelotti is full of praise for former Blues coach Avram Grant, who will lead Pompey out at Wembley on Saturday. He added: 'Avram Grant is a very good coach. He was here for Chelsea in one year and played in finals with this club and did a very good job this year with Portsmouth.   [LNB]'He worked very hard to take Portsmouth to the final of the cup. It is an opportunity for them to save the season. We have to play against players with strong motivation.   [LNB]'I did not know before this season how important the FA Cup was for every club. I know there have been a lot of surprises in this competition - Leeds beat Manchester United and Reading beat Liverpool. On paper we have more quality and possibility to win but we have to play well to win.   [LNB]'If Portsmouth play better they could win. I think my players know very well how they have to play this game. For us it is a great opportunity to win the double - the first time for this club and we can do this.' [LNB] Phew! Terry returns to training as England and Chelsea celebrate newsI'll be fit, Fabio! Terry injury scare but he insists he'll be fit for FA Cup finalTerry's World Cup dream in serious doubt as metatarsal curse hits defenderTerry's father admits in court dealing cocaine in an Essex winebarCHELSEA FC

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