Chelsea can qualify for next season’s Champions League with a win against Nottingham Forest.
It will not be an easy game, however, something that Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has already acknowledged.
Colwill spoke about the Forest match earlier this week, explaining that it would be a tricky fixture but that the Blues have a gameplan.
Another Chelsea star has also discussed the challenge that awaits his side and why it is going to be such a difficult game.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall wary of City Ground atmosphere
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is unlikely to start at the City Ground Sunday afternoon, with the midfielder not being a regular under Enzo Maresca this season.
In total, he has made just two starts in the Premier League, finding himself behind Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Romeo Lavia in the midfield pecking order.
Even so, the atmosphere that the City Ground could create during the encounter still has Dewsbury-Hall a bit worried.
Speaking to Chelsea’s official website ahead of the game, the 26-year-old said: “It’s going to be tough, obviously. It’s always a good atmosphere at the City Ground, the Forest fans will create a lot of noise but if we get it right, then we’ve got a really good chance.
“That’s our focus at the moment but at the back of our heads, we know we’ve got a massive cup final a couple of days later.”
While Dewsbury-Hall only arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer, this could be his final Premier League match in a blue shirt.
It has been claimed that Dewsbury-Hall could push for a Chelsea exit in the next transfer window after his lack of game time this term.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s warning to Chelsea
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has already let Chelsea know that the City Ground is waiting for them.
When Nuno spoke about the Forest versus Chelsea fixture last week, he said: “The City Ground is another big boost for us. It’s going to be bouncing and helping us, but we’re going to fight, we’re going to fight.
“And we’re going to face a very good team full of talent, but it’s the final game, it’s the final game. Let’s give it a go.”
If Maresca’s men go on to lose, they still have the chance to finish the campaign on a positive note. They take on Real Betis in the Conference League final next week so have the opportunity to win some silverware.
Heading into the season, though, qualifying for the Champions League was their main objective. Fail to do that, and this campaign cannot go down as a success.
