Cesar Azpilicueta says Chelsea's season rests on the next nine days.

The Blues head into Thursday night's Europa League last-32 clash with Malmo with a 2-1 advantage. The following game is on Sunday against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.

After being knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United last night, Azpilicueta knows his team must bounce back.

"Hopefully we can have a good nine days. It's the whole season," Azpilicueta told Chelsea TV.

"We know that a trophy in the middle is everything, to bring the fans back to Wembley with the spirit to get the Cup."