LONDON - John Terry has warned Chelsea's European rivals that his team-mates are finally in the right frame of mind to fight for Champions League glory.
Carlo Ancelotti's team had been stuck in a rut for several months as injuries and poor form derailed their attempt to retain the Premier League title, but they have rediscovered their momentum just in time to push for victory in Europe's elite club competition.
Terry believes the turning point was Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester United, a result that may have come too late to reignite a title challenge but has definitely lifted morale at the west London club. The Blues go into today's last-16 second leg against Copenhagen at Stamford Bridge already within touching distance of the quarterfinals after beating the Danish champions 2-0 in the first leg.
"We won't give up chasing or fighting. All we can do is win our own games, keep going to the end and see what happens at the top," Terry said. "Our fans have kept faith with us this season and we owe it to them to finish the season strongly, showing the quality we have and picking up big results."
If, as expected on the evidence of a one-sided first leg, Chelsea cruise past Copenhagen, the draw for the last eight should hold few fears for Terry and company.
Barcelona are the one team the other sides would like to avoid, but even they have had difficulties against Chelsea in the past.
Terry has more reason than any other player at Chelsea to want to win the Champions League.
The England defender's penalty miss cost the Blues dearly in the 2008 final.
Chelsea blues are over: Terry
LONDON - John Terry has warned Chelsea's European rivals that his team-mates are finally in the right frame of mind to fight for Champions League glory.
Carlo Ancelotti's team had been stuck in a rut for several months as injuries and poor form derailed their attempt to retain the Premier League title, but they have rediscovered their momentum just in time to push for victory in Europe's elite club competition.
Terry believes the turning point was Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester United, a result that may have come too late to reignite a title challenge but has definitely lifted morale at the west London club. The Blues go into today's last-16 second leg against Copenhagen at Stamford Bridge already within touching distance of the quarterfinals after beating the Danish champions 2-0 in the first leg.
"We won't give up chasing or fighting. All we can do is win our own games, keep going to the end and see what happens at the top," Terry said. "Our fans have kept faith with us this season and we owe it to them to finish the season strongly, showing the quality we have and picking up big results."
If, as expected on the evidence of a one-sided first leg, Chelsea cruise past Copenhagen, the draw for the last eight should hold few fears for Terry and company.
Barcelona are the one team the other sides would like to avoid, but even they have had difficulties against Chelsea in the past.
Terry has more reason than any other player at Chelsea to want to win the Champions League.
The England defender's penalty miss cost the Blues dearly in the 2008 final.
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