{"id":154164,"date":"2025-03-06T20:22:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T19:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/conference-league-cucurella-rates-chelseas-chances-of-winning-trophy"},"modified":"2025-03-10T23:51:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T22:51:53","slug":"conference-league-cucurella-rates-chelseas-chances-of-winning-trophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/sport\/conference-league-cucurella-rates-chelseas-chances-of-winning-trophy","title":{"rendered":"Conference League: Cucurella rates Chelsea\u2019s chances of winning trophy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Chelsea left-back, Marc Cucurella has stated that Enzo Maresca\u2019s side need to be confident to have a chance of winning the UEFA Europa Conference League.<\/p>\n<p>The Spain international believes Chelsea should go into every game with confidence and trust in their ability.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to the media ahead of their Round of 16 first leg clash with Copenhagen on Thursday, Cucurella said (via SI), \u201cFor sure. Chelsea are a top club. We have top players with skills and ability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to feel we can win the competition, believe we are ready and can do it. We go with all we have to win it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we win everything it\u2019s more easy. We have a good opportunity, we play tomorrow against a tough team. If we win this competition, we have the opportunity to bring a trophy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt would be the first time Chelsea have won this trophy. It could be special. It\u2019s a big opportunity to show we are ready.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Chelsea left-back, Marc Cucurella has stated that Enzo Maresca\u2019s side need to be confident to have a chance of winning the UEFA Europa Conference League. 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