Captain Magda Eriksson says there may be perception within the camp that Chelsea can attain a second Women’s Champions League closing.
Chelsea start their European marketing campaign away to Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday in a testing opener, and they are going to be with out Fran Kirby, who’s sidelined via sickness.
While Chelsea made a bunch-stage exit final season, it got here after reaching the ultimate the earlier season, when Barcelona defeated them 4-0.
“Preparations have been really good and we are ready for this game,” Eriksson stated.
“It is a tricky sport in a tricky group. We are enjoying top-of-the-line groups in France, and we must work exhausting for it.
“There are a handful of groups that may win the Champions League this season, and I rely PSG as one of many groups that may do it.
“But I believe our perception is basically sturdy as a result of we all know we have now it in us. We can attain a closing as a result of we have now achieved it, and I believe we have now acquired higher since.
“Believing is one factor, and doing is one other. This 12 months we actually wish to get the group stage proper.
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“We have to take it game by game, not think about a final, and it is important to get off to a good start tomorrow.
“I like these form of video games and challenges. Coming high of the group is the aim, which will likely be robust, however that’s what we hope for.”
Paul Green and Denise Reddy will oversee their second game at the helm, with Chelsea boss Emma Hayes recovering from an emergency hysterectomy she underwent earlier this month.
Kirby apart, Jelena Cankovic is not quite fully fit and Melanie Leupolz is on maternity leave.
Green said: “The processes have not actually modified. It could be very a lot enterprise as typical.
“We miss Emma. She is getting better every day, and we need to get through this to make sure we are in a good position for when she gets back, whenever that will be.”
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