Ramires ready to step up for Chelsea in Capital One Cup final with Tottenham

Fully fit and back on form according to José Mourinho, the Brazilian believes he can make a difference against Spurs and that the chance to win a title at Wembley is the perfect stage on which to prove his point

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The number of distractions around Chelsea has arguably been unbecoming of a Capital One Cup final week and it might be fitting if one of their quieter men emerges from the noise to make an impact at Wembley on Sunday. Ramires is the likely beneficiary of Nemanja Matic’s two-game suspension and the Brazilian, by no means a regular starter these days but often relied upon as a horse for the big-game course, feels that there is lost time to make up for.

“It is true I haven’t had the best of seasons,” he says. “I suffered a few injuries and had a setback that pushed me back. Now I’m fit and the team is in need of someone to step in. If I’m able to play I’ll do whatever needs doing, and hopefully we can win this trophy.”

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