Cardiff City boss sends intimidation warning ahead of 'highest calibre' Chelsea clash
Cardiff City, top of League One and chasing promotion, aims to challenge Chelsea and showcase young talent in a high-stakes cup quarter-final match.
- Cardiff City will host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Cardiff City Stadium with a semi-final place at stake, creating a David‑vs‑Goliath fixture.
- Riding strong League One form, Cardiff City sit four points clear and have won each of their last five league games, including a 99th-minute 4-3 win over Doncaster Rovers.
- Barry-Murphy said the players have tried to detach from the occasion while focusing on the league campaign, stressing they must respect Chelsea but not be intimidated.
- Cardiff will harbour hopes of a giantkilling as Chelsea away form has faltered, and Nathan Trott, goalkeeper, faces one of the biggest challenges of his career.
- Maresca is expected to rotate his side, but Chelsea's billion-pound squad depth and settled defence make them favourites, while 18-year-old Estevao has four cup goals and played 61 minutes in the previous round.
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