Marc Cucurella and Pedro Neto have been mainstays in the Chelsea side this season, so both are well placed to assess our prospects as the campaign nears its conclusion ahead of this evening's clash with Manchester United.
Of our 32 top-flight fixtures so far this term, Cucurella has featured in 28 and Neto in 30. They will no doubt be pushing for another start tonight as we host the Red Devils at Stamford Bridge.
There is plenty on the line as we enter the home stretch, with Champions League qualification a key target along with lifting silverware in the form of the FA Cup. Cucurella says the squad are confident we can return to form at the right time and achieve our objectives this season.
‘We deserve to keep believing,’ said Cucurella.
‘There are a few games left, and it's up to us. We also have a semi-final to play, and if we do well, we could reach the final and win a title.
‘We need to focus on doing our best, on what we can improve, and how we can find consistency. And in the end, we have six weeks left to give it our all and see how far we can go.’
That is a sentiment echoed by Neto. The Portuguese winger hopes tonight’s game can kickstart a positive run of form and act as a ‘turning point’ in our season.
‘We have to bounce back, we have to keep our heads up and show our character in the difficult moments,’ stressed Neto.
‘We have to go to the next game to try to win it. It's all about working hard, keeping the momentum in terms of high character, stepping up at this time.
‘We will get a tough match against a tough team that is fighting for the same goals as us. These are the games that we want to play, so I’m really looking forward to it, and hopefully it’s a good turning point for us.’