Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor emphasizes that her team is striving to showcase their best performance in what promises to be a crucial match against Manchester City on Wednesday night.
The Blues will head to The Joie Stadium to face The Cityzens in the semi-finals of the Subway Women’s League Cup.
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In a media briefing prior to the match, Bompastor highlighted the importance of this fixture, noting that her players are determined to deliver their optimal performance.
“As Chelsea, the defending champions, we recognize the expectations from other teams, and we understand that everyone is particularly eager to challenge us,” Bompastor remarked. “Currently, City is showing impressive form, making this match an exciting challenge against a strong opponent.”
“Instead of just thinking about being the reigning champions, we view Wednesday’s game as a significant opportunity to perform at our highest level.”
Manchester City has remained unbeaten since their 2-1 loss to Chelsea on the season’s opening day. Bompastor has noted considerable improvement in City’s attacking play this season.
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“Andrée [Jeglertz] has maintained a philosophy centered on ball possession, but they have become more vertical and efficient in the final third. Their improved scoring ability is a notable difference compared to last season,” she explained.
“Having just one match per week has certainly benefited them by ensuring players are fit and ready to perform at their best.”
“They are in excellent form, and we anticipate a significant challenge ahead.”
Chelsea will face Manchester City twice in both the league and cup within an 11-day span, alongside a match against Arsenal. Bompastor is confident in her squad’s depth to compete effectively in these key encounters.
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“Keeping everyone fit and available for these critical games is essential, but at Chelsea, our schedule is demanding, and we often have to deal with injuries. It’s crucial for me to rely on the fit players and maximize their contributions.”
“We possess enough quality within our current squad to perform well in the next three matches.”
Chelsea’s Subway Women’s League Cup showdown against Manchester City is set to kick off at 7pm on Wednesday evening.