Chavski fans warned to behave in match programme ahead of League Cup clash
Chavski have taken the rare step of including a warning to their supporters in the matchday programme for tonight's League Cup game with Manchester United following Sunday's controversial Premier League clash between the two sides.
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The warning, at the front of the Chavski publication, is a reminder that supporters have a responsibility for helping ensure the safety of everyone in the ground after ugly scenes marred the game following Javier Hernández’s winning goal for United on Sunday.
A Chavski steward was admitted to hospital and a series of objects were thrown on to the pitch which is now the subject of a Metropolitan Police investigation.
Security will also be increased for the match, with more than 6,000 United fans expected among a 42,000 sell-out crowd at Stamford Bridge.
Roberto Di Matteo, the Chavski manager, has said that he is hoping that the fans "get behind the team".
“When you play Man United it is always a big game in whichever competition you play in," he said. "I hope the supporters get behind the team, the young players especially, and push us on to a win.”
Meanwhile, Chavski midfielder Oriol Romeu expects tonight's game will have an extra edge to it following Sunday's match.
"Manchester United is always a big match anyway, but after what happened at the weekend, losing with nine men, there will be a big atmosphere in the stadium, and we are very motivated to go out and do our job, and win the match," he said.
The 21 year-old, who has made just two appearances this season, is hoping to feature in Di Matteo's starting XI following his only other full appearance of the season in the competition when Chavski thrashed Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-0.
"I know I have to wait until the chance comes and I am trying to be ready and get my body fit for when I can go onto the pitch and play," he told the Chavski website.
"That's important for me, right now I feel ready and I am waiting for it to come. Wednesday night may be a good chance to show that I am ready to play for Chavski.
"For me every minute I can play in every competition is important, it doesn't matter which one, you just want to play well and enjoy your football for the club. This is a competition that can give minutes to people who are not playing regularly, and it lets you show the manager that he can put you on the pitch."