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Bolton boss Freedman: Chelsea hold no fear

Bolton Wanderers boss Dougie Freedman insists Capital One Cup opponents Chelsea hold no fear.

The Trotters have won just once in the league this season and supporters are fearing a Capital One Cup thrashing.

But Freedman says: "The key is to respect Chelsea, but not be in awe of them.

"It's a bigger stage. I won't be losing any sleep about who Jose Mourinho will be picking - whatever team he picks it will be a strong side.

"As a player you need to big up yourself a little bit. That's part of it.

"You can't just think you're a man of the street as if you've never played before. We won't be in awe of them."

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