Frank Lampard says Chelsea will not be intimidated when they visit Anfield in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final.Chelsea lead 1-0 from the first leg but Lampard knows The Blues must survive another night of passion next Tuesday to keep their final dream alive.
Two seasons ago the fanatical home support helped inspire Liverpool to a 1-0 win over Chelsea on their way to Champions League glory.
But Lampard insists his side will not crumble under the intensity of another semi-final on Merseyside.
"We have to go to Anfield again. It was a great atmosphere last time, but we were not intimidated, despite what people have said, you should be able to enjoy atmospheres like that," said the England midfielder.
"And we won't be intimidated by it now, we weren't last time and we won't be this time either. If you are a top player you should relish something like that.
"What's the problem? Liverpool's fans will be behind them, we expect that. But all of our lads will be ready and up for it. We should think we are going to go there and play our football.
"It was easy to say we were intimidated last time because they scored early. But we have too many strong characters to allow anyone to be intimidated."
Lampard insists his side are not looking to avenge the controversial goal that knocked them out of the competition in 2005.
"We are not motivated by revenge for what happened two years ago at this stage at Anfield. We are motivated by wanting to get to the final this season, it is as simple as that," added Lampard.
"That is always in our minds. We are not bothered about that goal (by Luis Garcia) any more, it's all in the past, there's no point in talking about it."
By:Steve Bramley
Date:26 Apr 2007
Credit:www.skysports.com
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