Adams insists Shrimps will attack Chelsea
Morecambe will stick to their attacking guns against Chelsea in today’s FA Cup clash at Stamford Bridge.
The surprise package of the League Two campaign, the Shrimps still found themselves seventh in the table heading into the third- round weekend despite having two matches postponed due to coronavirus.
Boss Derek Adams steered Morecambe away from relegation at the end of last term and since then has been able to usher in a more attacking style of play.
And despite the obviously daunting challenge in wait against their Premier League opposition, Adams insisted there will be no changing tack for his men.
“Obviously without doubt, a team like Chelsea, whatever changes they make, will create a great deal of problems for any side,” said Adams.
“We will have to stick to the gameplan, but if we do that then we will also create opportunities for ourselves in the game.
“The challenge then is that, when those opportunities come along, how clinical can we be in front of goal.
“Our players must appreciate the skills and talents that they have and understand that we can certainly pose a few problems.
“So when we do cause those problems, it will be all about what we do with those chances.
“We’ve changed the style of play since last season, we have got a lot of attacking players who can create and score goals.
“That change has been great and I think it’s one the players have enjoyed.
“It’s going to be tough of course up at Chelsea, but it should be a great day out and one we can enjoy and where we can be competitive too.”
Chelsea will be bidding to hit back to form after last weekend’s demoralising 3-1 home loss to Manchester City.
Boss Frank Lampard might be feeling the squeeze to set the Blues back on track, but insisted his players are not adding to that pressure.
“All I can say is that the players here have a real desire to get out of this mini run of bad results; I can see that in them,” said Lampard.
“Players who are not playing will not be happy, but the basic matter of it is I have to pick a team that goes out.
“There will be bumpy moments. Then what we have to do is stick together.”