UEFA Europa League l Chelsea, a team of cutting?

Less constant in the league for two years Chelsea has enriched his record still more cuts. On track to reach the final of the Europa League, the Blues could even get into the European elite.

"Today, Chelsea is a team of cut. Maybe she can ensure less a marathon but it can provide a sprint. On the day, she knows how to mobilize an extraordinary performance out of his store. She is able to do . "This observation, prepared by Arsene Wenger a year ago, is still true.

In a closed circle?

If it has profoundly altered his face leaving from veteran striker Didier Drogba and continuing to rejuvenate its workforce, including the arrival of Eden Hazard or Oscar last summer's London training is can not keep up on an exercise. Unable to truly join in the fight with Manchester United and City for the title of champion of England despite a good start to the season, Chelsea won the Champions League last season, will again his salvation through the Europe. Provided complete the job against Basel on Thursday night at Stamford Bridge  after winning in Switzerland (1-2)  in the semi-finals of the Europa League.

Refunded in the event after a failed campaign C1, Chelsea could even become the first team to win two consecutive major European competitions in that order. Also winners of the Cup Winners' Cup in 1970/71 and 1997/98 (now defunct), the Blues could, if ultimate success, join Juventus, Ajax and Bayern Munich, only other formations history to have previously won three cups of different Europe.

I know the huge importance of the Champions League for the club, but I want to win the Europa League as

- Frank Lampard

The opportunity is too good to pass up, even if Rafael Benitez's men have a mission to secure a place in the top four of the Premier League. " No player will say that it is equal to win a trophy. Of course, I know the huge importance of the Champions League for the club is its major objective, but I also want to win the Europa League , "recalled Frank Lampard, becoming the top scorer for the Blues ( with 201 career goals, it is not that long Bobby Tambling, terror of the 1960s).

Symbol of the old guard of Chelsea, one of the leaders tried to push out gradually, Lampard (35 June) however, is not sure to start the match against Basel, Ramires (back from injury) applying for a place holder. But English has not said its last word. Whether short or medium term. If he has not extended his contract,  the likely return of Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge should allow him to sign a new lease for a year, according to  The Independent ...