Rafa hints at fielding weakened team against Chelsea
Rafa doesn't seem to be overly bothered about topping the Champions League group and has hinted that he may rest some players in the final group game against Chelsea:
"I am a much more relaxed manager now, we have qualified and the Chelsea game does not have the same significance.
"It is an interesting situation. They have to beat us to finish top of the group, but that isn't always the most important thing.
"Sometimes winning the group gives you a very difficult second-placed side to play next. Or you can finish second and get a group winner you are happy with.
"It is not important now for me, I am only concerned that we now have time to concentrate on other things and working on our league form."
"It would be nice for us to top the group but the most important thing is to enjoy this result and prepare the players for the next game at Manchester City."
Finishing second in the group didn't matter last season. Although it would be great to beat Chelsea.
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Agree with Rafa and Jose, it really doesn't matter if you finish 1st or 2nd. We finished top of our group last year and were rewarded with a tie against Barca, one of the tournament favourites. Liverpool came 2nd in their group and got Leverkeusen! The important thing is that we have both qualified already, so bring it on. Let's blood a few youngsters and have a cracker with no pressure!
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