Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho has told the press that he is excited about the possibility of playing Liverpool in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League. Mourinho whose side face a tough test against Spanish outfit Valencia said: “If it is us against Liverpool in the last four, I would sign that contract right now.”

Having beaten holders Barcelona in the last round Liverpool will have to get past PSV if they are to meet Chelsea in the semi-finals. Although the Anfield camp have been said they are only prepared to take one game at a time. An approach that is to be recommended, especially when their opponents dismissed Arsenal in the last round. Although club captain has been quoted as saying “I think the squad is now stronger and better than 2005” when they last won the competition, coming back from 3-0 down against AC Milan to win on penalties.