Nerazzurri midfielder Thiago Motta insists his club respect Chelsea but do not fear the Premier League leaders. Inter have built some distance with their pursuers in Serie A so they can now turn their attention to the upcoming clash against the team managed by Carlo Ancelotti.

The European tie will see Jose Mourinho take on his old team while Ancelotti will return to Milan to face former bitter rivals Inter. Motta told il Corriere dello Sport the players know it will be a difficult tie against Chelsea but the squad knows what must be done to make it to the quarter finals.

Motta concluded by praising January signing Goran Pandev who brings great quality to the team.