Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says his team must take Chelsea’s spirit into today’s Champions League, last-16 first-leg clash with Bayern Munich if they are to keep alive their hopes of salvaging something from a mediocre season.
The London club’s defeat by second-tier Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup on Saturday ended hopes of domestic silverware and a poor result at home to the Bavarians tonight would all but guarantee an eighth successive trophy-less season.
Wilshere, who played the final 20 minutes against Blackburn Rovers after being rested for tonight’s match, says Arsenal need only look at Chelsea’s feat last season for inspiration.
Chelsea were also struggling in the Premier League but some impressive backs-to-the-wall displays in Europe saw them past Barcelona en route to beating Bayern in the Champions League final in the German club’s backyard.
“Chelsea are an inspiration for everyone,” Wilshere said yesterday.
“They weren’t having a good season and okay, they got a bit lucky in some games, but they showed great character and we need to do that. We need to come together as a team.”
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