Source: Telegraph
FA Cup final: Chelsea's Carlo Ancelotti has respect for wounded Portsmouth
Chelsea face Portsmouth capable of claiming their first ever FA Cup and League double.[LNB]But the Italian warned: 'I learned if you don't prepare for the game well you can have difficulty to play against Portsmouth. [LNB] Related ArticlesChelsea v Portsmouth previewGrant: I took Chelsea forwardFA Cup final suits and bootsJohn Terry tells of World Cup fearFoy completes grand slamAncelotti relieved at Terry return for Chelsea'I think we are ready to play a final and we know this is a final of an important competition. But, also, we have a lot of respect for the opposing team who did a fantastic job to get to the final.[LNB]'We have to respect Portsmouth. They are relegated but they deserve to play this game. They beat Tottenham and played very well."[LNB]Capello is one of only six coaches to win the Champions League as both a player and a coach.[LNB]And the former Italian international won the Coppa Italia, with Roma, on four occasions as a player before leading AC Milan to success in the competition.[LNB]'It could be the first time for Chelsea to win the double. It's a great opportunity but we know we have to play another game, the final, which is the most important game. [LNB]'Avram Grant is a very good coach. He was here at Chelsea for one year, played the final with this club and did a very good job. And also this year, Portsmouth had a difficult year but he did well to take them to the final of the FA Cup final.[LNB]'I didn't know before this season how the FA Cup was important for every club. It's the oldest competition in this country. [LNB]'I know there was a lot of surprises, a lot of little teams played important games, Leeds beat United, Liverpool lost to Reading.[LNB]'So this means we have to play. On paper we have possibility but we have to play and if Portsmouth play, they could win.[LNB]'My players know very well how they have to prepare for this game. For us it's a great opportunity to win the double for the first time for this club and we can do this.'[LNB]Chelsea beat Portsmouth 5-0 at Fratton Park earlier this season and Ancelotti added: 'The game was an important game for us because it was difficult moment. We won and played well but Saturday will be different. [LNB]'At the time they didn't have much motivation, but tomorrow they have a lot of motivation in the final.'[LNB]Ancelotti revealed that he will start planning for next season immediately after the final.[LNB]He added: 'We will have a meeting with the club after this game and together we will take a decision about this.[LNB]'Together we have to decide and if it's necessary we get someone we will get one.'[LNB]
