The Blues boss is hoping to beat a first-leg deficit to e book a spot at Wembley
Liam Rosenior says Chelsea’s latest success on the largest phases provides him confidence his gamers can rise to the event towards Arsenal within the EFL Cup.
Chelsea lifted two main trophies final season beneath former head coach Enzo Maresca, profitable the UEFA Convention League earlier than claiming the revamped FIFA Membership World Cup in america.
Rosenior believes that have might be essential as his aspect try to overturn a 3-2 deficit within the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final towards Premier League leaders Arsenal.
“I feel my gamers can play in huge video games,” Rosenior stated. “You take a look at Enzo Fernandez, who has received a World Cup, and the group as an entire profitable two trophies final 12 months. They’ll carry out in huge video games and it’s positively an enormous recreation on Tuesday.”
Chelsea come into the tie after a powerful comeback victory over West Ham on the weekend, however Rosenior confused that preparation and restoration are his priorities slightly than specializing in Arsenal or their supervisor.
“I received’t talk about what Arsenal or Mikel Arteta have or haven’t finished,” he stated. “That’s not my concern. My concern is resting. It’s one other three-game week and we have to get better. It’s going to be a extremely bodily recreation on Tuesday and it’s about getting ready the crew as finest I can.”
Requested whether or not reaching a League Cup remaining by knocking out Arsenal would strengthen his case as Chelsea head coach, Rosenior performed down any private significance.
“I’ll be actually trustworthy, I don’t actually care about proving whether or not I’m proper for the job or not,” he stated. “If we get to the ultimate, it’s nice for Chelsea Soccer Membership. It’s not about me.
“I’ll show in time whether or not I’m worthy or not, however that’s not on the forefront of my thoughts.”
Rosenior additionally offered an replace on 18-year-old winger Estevao, who missed the win over West Ham after returning to Brazil for private causes.
The Chelsea boss stated no determination has been made on whether or not {the teenager} might be concerned towards Arsenal.
“I don’t know but,” he stated. “He’s a younger child who’s are available in and been magnificent. He’s going by a extremely troublesome time and he’s on compassionate go away. I received’t put any stress on him. It must be proper for him and he has to really feel in the appropriate place to carry out for this crew.”
