Chelsea looks primed for a semifinal berth in the 2013 Europa League but Coach Rafa Benitez is not ready to claim victory just yet.
Chelsea destroyed Rubin Kazan 3-1 in the first leg but Kazan needs a 2-0 to go through.
"The difficult thing is everyone thinks it's done - it's not done. We will be playing on an artificial pitch and it will be -5°C or something like that," said Benitez about the upcoming match. "If they score one goal, they will have hope and we will be under pressure. It is important for us to score and for us to approach the game with the right mentality."
He noted, "This game is going to have only 10,000 people there which is quite strange and dangerous for us."
Regarding his strategy and formation Benitez told Chelsea TV, "We are considering everything. We analyze the physical data after every game and Rubin Kazan have a left winger who can play very fast, so you must pick a player that can be fast, too."
"I think we can play a good team but 3-1 is not the same as if it was 0-0 and you have to score your goals," he added. "We will try to manage it and we're even thinking of changing the system if necessary and to put fresh legs on the pitch, to maybe stronger.
Prediction: Chelsea wins 2-1. Fernando Torres continues to showcase his strong form.
Start Time: 12:05 PM
TV Info: Fox Soccer Channel, ESPN Deportes
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