This weekend, Stamford Bridge will usher in a legendary match between Chelsea Legends and Liverpool Legends. Before the game, many Blues stars shared their expectations and determination to return to the game in interviews with the official special...
This weekend, Stamford Bridge will usher in a legendary match between Chelsea Legends and Liverpool Legends. Before the game, many Blues stars shared their expectations and determination to return to the game in interviews with the official special edition.
Di Matteo (Head Coach)
As a head coach, how do you feel when you see players from different eras coming together?
"It feels great to see players from different generations come together. I said it in the team meeting before the last legendary game in Liverpool. Although some players have not played together, at Chelsea, we have something in common in our DNA and we have always been a very close group. Team. I think that's one of the reasons why the club has been so successful in the past 30 years, because we tend to be a whole, a group, a big family."
Terry (captain)
It's just a friendly match, but the opponent is Liverpool, does it make any difference to the game?
"We have had a fierce rivalry with Liverpool in recent years, and this group of players understands that. So, yes, although it is a friendly match, we 100% want to win it!"
Gudjohnsen (player)
How does it feel to be able to play alongside so many legendary players again?
"I've been lucky enough to play with almost all of them! Luca (Vialli) was the manager when I signed, God bless him. We reunited against Bayern a few years ago to remember what he did for the club and since then, The tradition continues. We still want to perform well, wear this jersey with pride and give everyone a great day to remember."
Katie Chapman (player)
How excited are you to return to Stamford Bridge for the Legends Game? Will you still maintain your consistent competitive mentality during the game?
"When I found out there was a game against them at home, I was like, 'Oh my God, that's great!'. I'm not going to change my mentality, I've always been very competitive. When you cross that white line, it all comes back."
