Liverpool are getting ready to face Chelsea in the FA Cup final, but their opponents will apparently have an extra incentive.
The Reds face Chelsea in the final of the prestigious cup competition at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It is the second of three finals that Liverpool will have played this season, following the Carabao Cup final and the Champions League final, which takes place later this month.
Jurgen Klopp’s side saw off Manchester City in their semi-final to reach their first final since 2012. For Chelsea, they are in their third consecutive FA Cup final and beat Crystal Palace to set up the showpiece match with Liverpool.
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Much of the build-up going into the game has been dominated by talk of Liverpool achieving an unprecedented quadruple. While the Reds trail Man City in the Premier League by three points with just two matches left, scooping all four major trophies this term is still a possibility.
However, according to a report in the Mail Online , Chelsea have been offered an extra incentive to stop Liverpool’s quest for more silverware.
It has been claimed Chelsea players will split a £1million bonus should they beat Liverpool to win the FA Cup. The cash would then be shared out on a pro-rata basis among the squad, with the amount each player receives dependent on their involvement in matches throughout the cup run.
Chelsea have beaten Chesterfield Town, Plymouth Argyle, Luton Town, Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace on their way to the final. For Liverpool, they have got past Shrewsbury Town, Cardiff City, Norwich City, Nottingham Forest and Man City to reach the final at Wembley.
