Fridolina Rolfo says Manchester United go into their Subway Women’s League Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday as underdogs.
The Blues defeated United 2-1 after extra time in the Women’s FA Cup last month.
But United are doing better in the Women’s Super League, sitting in second compared to Chelsea’s third.
“Not being a favourite, I think that’s almost the better way to go into a game,” Rolfo told FourFourTwo. “I prefer being an underdog than a favourite, because if you’re a favourite, you have all the pressure on you.
“I think this is a team that can do better than an underdog – we can perform when we need to. We have had good games against Chelsea so I hope we can continue like that and we will have a chance to win.”
Fridolina Rolfo: Team spirit makes Manchester United successful
Sweden international Rolfo is in her first season at United, having signed for them last summer after the expiry of her contract at Barcelona – and the 32-year-old says that she feels “great” so far.
“We’ve been having a great season so far and now, reaching a final, it feels absolutely amazing.
“We are super excited because it’s these games you want to play, so we’re really looking forward to it.
“I would say that the team spirit is something unique and something we bring out with us on the pitch as well. We always work hard for each other, we push ourselves in training and in games, and we want to win together.
“Having such a good team spirit is what makes us more successful. We’re having fun together and we enjoy being together.
“I hope to continue helping the team – whether it’s working hard, scoring goals, getting assists or giving energy to the team. Hopefully we can get a trophy this year.”
Their first chance comes on Sunday at Ashton Gate.
