Chelsea boss Avram Grant will keep on fighting

Frank Lampard looks set to return for Chelsea against Liverpool in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge.

The England midfielder, who played in the 1-1 draw at Anfield, missed out on their Barclays Premier League win over Manchester United last Saturday because of the death of his mother.

Goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini remains out of action with a damaged hamstring.

While Liverpool had the relative luxury of resting players ahead of the game when they took on Birmingham at the weekend, Chelsea fought hard to overcome Barclays Premier League title rivals Manchester United on Saturday.

But the fact that some of Liverpool's players will be fresher than his does not bother Chelsea boss Avram Grant.

Liverpool have to score or they are out and Grant, in a veiled dig at the Merseysiders, says he was happier fighting for the title on Saturday instead of going through the motions.

"First, I'm very glad that we had a game that was important for us and we didn't need to rest players,' said Grant.

"Of course, it's sometimes an advantage, but I don't think it will disturb us when it comes to the game.

"On Saturday we wanted to show that we can play like champions. We wanted to do that. But this is another game, a Champions League semi-final. We want to do it in this game.

"We started the game really well in Liverpool and deserved one goal. Then they played well but, in the end, we showed good character and were better at the end. We scored in the last minute. You can say whatever you like but it is 1-1.

"The dream of everybody is the Champions League. This is the top. We've gone a long, long way. It has not been easy up to this game.

"The target is the Champions League, for sure. You cannot say it's more important than other competitions, but it's very important for the club and I'm here to sell the club.

"Chelsea wants to be a big club. When you want to be a big club, you need to win the Champions League. It's very important for the club to create history for Chelsea.'

Captain John Terry is a yellow card away from missing the final in Moscow on May 21 but Grant does not think that will affect him in any way.

He added: "You know him like I know him. He'll play to win like he always does. He won't play any differently.'

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has no new injury problems ahead of the tie but has yet to decide on his defensive line-up.

With Fabio Aurelio out with a groin problem Benitez could install John Arne Riise - who scored the critical own goal as a substitute in the first leg 1-1 draw - at left-back.

Benitez could also recall Sami Hyypia to centre-back, move Jamie Carragher to the right and switch Alvaro Arbeloa to the left while there could also be a place for Steve Finnan in either full-back spot.

And Benitez must also decide whether to include in-form Peter Crouch up front in preference to Ryan Babel.

Benitez is in confident mood as Liverpool prepare to confront their Chelsea demons.

The Liverpool boss knows his team have never scored at Stamford Bridge in eight matches during his four years as manager, and for the Reds to reach Moscow on May 21 that must change as Chelsea hold a crucial away goal from the first leg, which finished 1-1.

But ahead of the showdown in west London Benitez insisted: "We will score. We will win and we will get to the final.'

He admits for Liverpool to succeed at Stamford Bridge will rank among his greatest achievements as a manager, but he is bullish in the extreme as he prepares his side.

Defeat will end Liverpool's season early. Fourth spot in the Barclays Premier League is secured and all that will be left if Moscow is denied them is several more months of boardroom upheaval without the distractions of a third trip to the European Cup final in four seasons.

But Benitez said: "The team is ready and focused, they are concentrating on the job and confident.

"I am not really worried about how people judge our season, I am only concerned about how we progress, and how we will feel after the game when we are happy with ourselves.

"We have guaranteed fourth position now, that has been our aim. Now we intend to go to the Champions League final.

"Our aim is always to win trophies, that's simple, and we intend to do so this season.'