Ruud Gullit's Team Talk: Barca's negative reaction is positive for Chelsea

05 May 2009 23:44
The negative comments that followed Chelsea's defensive display in the first leg surprised and disappointed me. [LNB]You have to understand that survival is everything in a semi-final. If you win it and you reach the final, who cares what happened in the semi-final? Not me, that's for sure. [LNB]But I think tonight will be different, anyway, and both sides will have chances, keeping the purists happy. Going into the second leg 0-0 is very dangerous for both teams. [LNB]If the opposition score, you're in trouble, and both teams know they have a team in front of them which is more than capable of finding the net. Especially after Barcelona hit six past Real Madrid on Saturday![LNB] Danger man: But Lionel Messi will be tightly marked.[LNB]BEWARE THE FRANK AND DIDIER SHOW[LNB]The key for Chelsea is to get the ball to Drogba as early as possible. Get it to him on his chest, and get Lampard (right) close to receive the second ball, with your wide players as options. [LNB]That is where Chelsea are most powerful. They have to put the defence under pressure, especially as Barca are missing Marquez and so have to make at least one change. [LNB]Pique played well at the Nou Camp, so I am not sure the added loss of Puyol will harm them. I don't know if Abidal or Toure will be asked by Guardiola to play in central defence, but whoever he asks must stand up to Drogba's power. [LNB]Barca were critical of Chelsea's physical approach last week - it was the first time they have faced players as quick as them, but more powerful. It will be more of the same tonight.[LNB] Guus's men vow to sort out Barca pretty boys at Stamford BridgeNo moaning if we go out against Chelsea, says Barcelona boss Guardiola Hiddink wants 'intelligence and emotion' from his Chelsea side on eve of crunch Barca clashCHELSEA FC

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