Chelsea Players Set to Shine in Trophy Chase, Says Cuthbert
Chelsea star Erin Cuthbert believes that all her teammates will play a crucial role in the club’s pursuit of four major trophies this season. Cuthbert, 25, spoke highly of Chelsea manager Emma Hayes, stating that Hayes knows how to bring out “the animal” in her performances on the pitch. The Women’s Super League leaders are currently carrying a 3-0 advantage from the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal against Ajax, and they hope to secure a semi-final spot.
Cuthbert, who scored a stunning goal in Chelsea’s recent 2-0 victory over West Ham, is eager to continue her goal-scoring form against Ajax at Stamford Bridge. Prior to that game, Hayes praised Cuthbert’s teammate Sjoeke Nusken for her natural goal-scoring abilities. In response, Cuthbert acknowledged Hayes’ ability to provoke and motivate her, but also emphasized the importance of Nusken’s form and contributions to the team.
Chelsea’s opponents, Ajax, have maintained their winning form in the Netherlands’ women’s top-flight league, currently sitting in second place. They come into the match off the back of a 3-2 victory over Zwolle, with striker Romee Leuchter scoring a hat-trick. Ajax captain Sherida Spitse stressed the need for her team to play without fear of making mistakes and to have the confidence to continue asking for the ball even after errors.
Emma Hayes expects Ajax to be aggressive on the pitch, as they face the possibility of an early exit from the competition. However, Chelsea is fully focused on tonight’s match and not looking ahead to their upcoming final against Arsenal in the Conti Cup. Hayes emphasized the importance of taking one game at a time and being prepared for Ajax’s aggression.
If Chelsea secures a victory tonight, it will mark their sixteenth win out of seventeen games across all competitions since December 17. The team has been in excellent form and aims to continue their winning streak. With their squad depth and the contributions of all players, Chelsea is confident in their ability to compete for multiple trophies this season.
The match between Chelsea and Ajax can be watched live on DAZN’s women’s football channel on YouTube from 8:00 pm this evening.