TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Premier League giant Chelsea are to take on Derby County in the Capital One League Cup tonight. Despite playing in Derby’s ground iPro Stadium, Chelsea will likely be a force to bet as they are superior in any level; as well as the fact that Derby play on lower division this season.
Nevertheless, goalkeeper Petr Cech said that the match will be the club’s first major test, as it leads to what probably be the first trophy this season. Having gained his throne as Chelsea’s goalkeeper following Thibaut Courtois’ injury, Cech has shown an outstanding performance against Hull City last Saturday – certainly a moral boost for both the player and the Blues.
On the other hand, Derby County’s boss Steve McLaren expressed his disappointment for suffering a defeat in the most recent league match against Middlesbrough. Derby will also be losing their top defender Ryan Shotton due to foul suspension.
Winners of the match will proceed to semifinal on the third and fourth week of January. The final round itself will take place on March 1, in New Wembley Stadium.
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