"I was thinking about it this week leading into the game. The build-up to that, the preparations and the principles we took into the game. We were two down but playing well in the game. We didn't let it knock us, we kept believing and stuck to the game plan and got the goal back before half-time. Obviously it was a memorable second half!"
"I'm delighted for him. Romeo will definitely play a part. He'll play a huge part for the rest of the season. We know his attributes. He's been itching to play. We've tried to build him in the best possible way. He's definitely going to play in these next few games."
Phil Parkinson, Wrexham's manager, reflects on Bradford's famous 2015 FA Cup victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, where they came from 2-0 down to win 4-2 against Jose Mourinho's side. Parkinson has referenced this memorable upset to inspire his current Wrexham squad ahead of their fifth-round FA Cup tie. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining belief, sticking to tactical principles, and not being discouraged by early setbacks. Meanwhile, Chelsea faces the match with Romeo Lavia returning after three and a half months out, having played limited minutes in recent games. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior expects Lavia to play a significant role in upcoming fixtures. Other Chelsea players unavailable include Dario Essugo, Estevao, and Jamie Gittens, while Rosenior must decide on team selection considering an upcoming Champions League match against PSG.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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