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.But the Italian warned: 'I learned if you don't prepare for the game well you can have difficulty to play against Portsmouth.  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.'We have to respect Portsmouth. They are relegated but they deserve to play this game. They beat Tottenham and played very well."Capello is one of only six coaches to win the Champions League as both a player and a coach.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.'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. '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.'I didn't know before this season how the FA Cup was important for every club. It's the oldest competition in this country. 'I know there was a lot of surprises, a lot of little teams played important games, Leeds beat United, Liverpool lost to Reading.'So this means we have to play. On paper we have possibility but we have to play and if Portsmouth play, they could win.'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.'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. 'At the time they didn't have much motivation, but tomorrow they have a lot of motivation in the final.'Ancelotti revealed that he will start planning for next season immediately after the final.He added: 'We will have a meeting with the club after this game and together we will take a decision about this.'Together we have to decide and if it's necessary we get someone we will get one.'

Source: Telegraph