Rafael Benitez generally wants statistics, however the Chelsea temporary employer has had almost no time for numbers ahead of tonight's west London derby at Fulham where three Barclays Premier League items is all that matters. Chelsea are bidding to negotiate their place in a Champions League qualifying spot and the very best four by winning their sport in-hand over Tottenham. Benitez said: "I have not wasted any minute thinking about just how many (points) we need. It is only another three factors. "I am just thinking about the next game. When you have therefore many activities I do not spend your time. "You can not be doing numbers all the time. It depends on the other teams." Chelsea and spurs play at Stamford Bridge on May 8 in what could properly be described as a Champions League play-off. But Benitez, who takes Chelsea to his former membership Liverpool in another key game on Sunday, anticipates the battle to the top four will carry on until the final day of the campaign. He said: "Hopefully we are able to be there. I do not know who'll be with us. "The group should go before end of the growing season. Hopefully I'm wrong and we will be certified before (then), but I think it will be until the end of the season." Experience is crucial at this stage of the season. Benitez added: "The head makes the huge difference. At the conclusion of the growing season it's more important to be strong emotionally and approach every game with the perception you can win." Chelsea have participants with the requisite experience. Joe Lampard and captain John Terry are expected to come back at Craven Cottage, having been unused replacements in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final reduction to Manchester City. Midfielder Lampard could possibly be in the remaining months of his Chelsea career, together with his agreement expiring and the prospects of an extension unclear, and is three in short supply of seizing Bobby Tambling whilst the club's history goalscorer. "The main thing could be the team," said Benitez of Lampard, who last won against West Ham. "I would like to see Frank breaking the record, for sure. (But) if I choose him it's because I genuinely believe that he is an excellent player. "I am certain that he is able to score goals. Hopefully he can report significantly more than two and then he will break the record. "We will be happy, he will be happy and meaning maybe we can win more games. I believe he will do it." Fernando Torres is also expected to start tonight and a go back to the table at Anfield as Demba Ba is ineligible for next Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg with Basle in Switzerland. Pennsylvania
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