Benitez eyes title tilt

Rafael Benitez believes success in the Club World Cup could act as a springboard for the rest of Chelsea's season.

The Blues have lost further ground on Manchester United and Manchester City in the Premier League while taking part in the tournament, but Benitez insists they can use the experience to mount a title challenge when they return.

They are currently 12/1 to win the league, while leaders United are 8/15.

"People have asked me questions about whether it's a two-horse race," said the interim manager.

"But, realistically, with three points for a game, if you win two or three games in a row, you have more confidence.

"The team can win games in a row easily. How many? I don't know.

"But three or four wins in a row, the confidence can be so high. So why not?"

Chelsea face Corinthians in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday in Yokohama and are 15/2 to win 2-1, with Fernando Torres at 9/2 to score first.

Benitez believes the way his team is training is key to their improvement and says his players will not be adversely affected when they return from Japan.

"The way we train here [Chelsea], I have confidence we will be better and better every single week," he added.

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