Traore knows Chelsea want revenge

By Mighty Reds
September 27 2005

Djimi Traore knows that Chelsea will be out for revenge on Wednesday night when the European Champions meet last years semi finalist. Luis Garcias goal destroyed Chelseas dreams of a Champions League final which the Reds went on to win.

The teams meet this Wednesday in the group stage, this time with only three points at stake, three important points though. and Traore knows Jose’s men will be out to make amends for last years heartbreak.

Traore says:

"Chelsea are a big team and they will be back for revenge," said the Liverpool defender. "When you lose in the Champions League semi final then you want to win next time.

"We play them in the league next weekend as well and if we win both times we can send a message to everyone that Liverpool are not dead and that we can finish in the top three or top two.

"We need to be ready for them on Wednesday. It will be hard for us because they will want to beat us after last season. I saw some of their players crying after the game and I could understand why they felt so bad.

"It was a great atmosphere that night - one I'll never forget - and our fans pushed us to the end. We'll need them again and I'm sure they'll be there for us."