Vieira: ‘Ambitious’ Crystal Palace ‘will be ready’ for FA Cup semi-final clash

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has insisted his ambitions Crystal Palace will be ready for their FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea.

The Eagles have enjoyed a good season so far but could make it an exceptional one should they beat Thomas Tuchel’s side on Sunday and set up a final with Liverpool or Manchester City, who face off on Saturday.

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Chelsea come into the game on the back of being dumped out of the Champions League at Real Madrid in the week despite a strong performance.

Speaking to the media ahead of the game, Vieira praised their performance in the Bernabeu but admitted they are ready to win the game at Wembley.

“They played well. It was a big game and they performed well. They were unlucky not to go to the semi-finals,” said the French boss.

“We know what to expect from Chelsea. We know the team and their individual talent. We have to give our best performance. We lost 1-0 but we gave them a hard game in the league and we want the same approach. To play as best as we can and try and win the game. We’re ambitious.”

Palace will be without Conor Gallagher for the clash as he is unavailable to play against his parent side.

Thomas Tuchel admitted he understood Palace’s and Gallagher’s frustrations and Vieira has responded, accepting that the