Benitez confident despite defeat

Rafael Benitez insists Chelsea’s hopes of Capital One Cup glory are still alive despite last night’s embarrassing semi-final first leg defeat to Swansea at Stamford Bridge.

Rafael Benitez insists Chelsea’s hopes of Capital One Cup glory are still alive despite last night’s semi-final first leg defeat to Swansea at Stamford Bridge.

Benitez was yet again subjected to a torrent of abuse from the Chelsea faithful as they watched their side drift towards an exit from the competition thanks to goals from Michu and Danny Graham.