Pragmatists must pinch priceless away goal

IF AVRAM Grant is to supply Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich with his dream Champions League final in Moscow and perhaps save his own job then he must answer some searching questions.

Not in the press room, where his monosyllabic responses and sullen behaviour produced the story last week against Everton, but out on the pitch.

Can Chelsea cope with an Anfield venue which transforms into the most intimidating arena in football on European nights? Can Chelsea throw off their chains of caution?