Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick says he’s optimistic his team can shock Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the second leg of today’s Carabao Cup.

Recall that the first leg ended in favour of Middlesbrough after they defeated the Blues 1-0 a fortnight ago.

As they look to defend the 1-0 lead they earned in the first leg, Carrick told Middlesbrough supporters to believe in their dreams.

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“Part of football is creating hopes and dreams and the passion and excitement, the fairytale,” he told TribalFootball.

“I was exactly the same when I was purely a supporter. That is what it should be.

“It is very different when you are in it. You have to be concentrated and a bit more business-like. That doesn’t take away the buzz and excitement and the passion to do well.

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