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Rafael Benitez upbeat about Chelsea's Euro chances ahead of Nordsjaelland clash

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Rafael Benitez remains upbeat about Chelsea's European chances ahead of their clash with Nordsjaelland on Wednesday.

Try my best

Benitez remarkably admitted after Saturday's defeat at West Ham that he was "not 100% sure" his job was secure. But he was more relaxed on Tuesday, insisting he felt "no" pressure from owner Roman Abramovich and that he had been assured the Russian was not about to parachute in Avram Grant to assist him. "I know Avram Grant is a nice person and a good manager, but all the information I have is he's not coming," said Benitez, who admitted he and Abramovich had not spoken since Saturday but confirmed the Russian's thoughts had been relayed to him. Benitez also admitted that is also his only chance of getting supporters off his back. Asked if he had a message for them, he said: "The message is always the same. "I will try my best, I will try to win games for the club and them, and for everyone around, and hopefully that will change the perception. "If not, I'll try winning more games."

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