DBasia.news – Cesar Azpilicueta, as the Chelsea captain, believes his team can beat Liverpool at Anfield and fail their dream of winning the Premier League title. Azpilicueta brought back the moment in 2014 when Chelsea won 2-0 against Liverpool at Anfield.
In the 2013-14 season, the Reds also fought Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title. Chelsea, who were unseeded, surprisingly won 2-0 at Anfield and it became a point that affected the competition for the Premier League title.
One of the iconic moments that occurred in the match occurred when Steven Gerrard slipped, then the ball was taken by Demba Ba who finally scored. The memories became a motivation for Azpilicueta to repeat it at Anfield, on week 34 of the Premier League, Sunday (4/14) 22.30 Western Indonesian Time.
“When we played there (Anfield) they (Liverpool) had almost prepared a party because they beat the whole team at Anfield. We arrived with a very clear idea of playing and we played the way we had to do at that time,” Azpilicueta said, quoted from Goal.
“Defeating the team, who won very good results, and beating them with a score of 2-0 is a very important victory for the club and fans. Everyone enjoyed the day and hopefully, we can repeat it on Sunday.”
Liverpool was different from the current team led by Jurgen Klopp. Apart from having the best defense in the league (conceding just 20 goals), Liverpool also have a dangerous trident: Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, and Sadio Mane.
Azpilicueta, 29, knows the situation will be different later. He demanded that his teammates maintain focus to win at Anfield. Moreover, Chelsea also need points to secure a place in the Champions League zone.
“It’s not about getting Liverpool frustrated, it’s about playing our game. We know they are fighting for the title, but for us, every important point is to end the season in the top four. This match is important to us,” Azpilicueta added.
“We know that we are against a strong team, but first of all, we must maintain the solidarity shown in the last matches and survive very well as a team because they are a big threat. Then, if we take advantage of our opportunities, we can win the competition.”
“We have proven at Anfield this season when we won there in the League Cup. This is a big game and everyone is looking forward to the game,” he concluded.