Don't allow Chelsea to score first says Gudjohnsen
(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-10-17 16:03 MADRID, Oct 16 - Barcelona's
Icelandic striker Eidur Gudjohnsen has warned his team mates of the dangers of
allowing Chelsea to score first in Wednesday's Champions League clash at
Stamford Bridge.
"Chelsea are tough, well organised opponents. The biggest danger is that they
take the lead because it is very hard to come back against them," Gudjohnsen
told a news conference on Monday.
"We have to be focused at all moments because they will make the most of the
slightest lapse."
The Iceland international spent six years at Chelsea before being sold to the
European champions in June for 12 million euros ($15.01 million) but does not
feel under pressure to perform against his former employers.
With Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o out injured Gudjohnsen is likely to lead
the line for Barca. He has scored two league goals so far this season.
"I know what I am capable of achieving, as do the people at Chelsea because I
played more than 250 games for them," Gudjohnsen said.
"It's a game I'm really looking forward to and I don't think I have to prove
anything to anyone except myself."
When asked why he thought the English champions may have been struggling a
little this season he responded jokingly: "Because they have lost their best
player."
Chelsea top Group A with six points from two games, two ahead of Barcelona
who drew 1-1 away to Werder Bremen last time out.
Barca host Chelsea in the return in the Nou Camp on Oct 31.
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