Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor wants her team to bring their A-game against Liverpool in the Adobe Women's FA Cup semifinal this Saturday. The winner of the match at Kingsmeadow will advance to next month's Wembley final.
The Blues started the season strong but recently stumbled, losing points to Brighton and West Ham. Bompastor emphasized that they must return to their high standards with a ruthless mentality. She pointed to their Champions League performance against Manchester City and the first half-hour against West Ham as examples of how they should play.
Liverpool comes into the match riding momentum after knocking out Arsenal in the previous round. Both teams have plenty of motivation with a prestigious Wembley final at stake. The home crowd advantage gives Chelsea extra energy heading into what promises to be a challenging contest.
Bompastor respects Wembley's significance in English football history but keeps her team focused on the immediate challenge. She noted how the famous stadium has attracted sell-out crowds for women's matches, making qualification a special opportunity for everyone involved.
The semifinal kicks off at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, and Chelsea aims to advance with a strong performance on home turf.
The Blues started the season strong but recently stumbled, losing points to Brighton and West Ham. Bompastor emphasized that they must return to their high standards with a ruthless mentality. She pointed to their Champions League performance against Manchester City and the first half-hour against West Ham as examples of how they should play.
Liverpool comes into the match riding momentum after knocking out Arsenal in the previous round. Both teams have plenty of motivation with a prestigious Wembley final at stake. The home crowd advantage gives Chelsea extra energy heading into what promises to be a challenging contest.
Bompastor respects Wembley's significance in English football history but keeps her team focused on the immediate challenge. She noted how the famous stadium has attracted sell-out crowds for women's matches, making qualification a special opportunity for everyone involved.
The semifinal kicks off at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, and Chelsea aims to advance with a strong performance on home turf.
