"We had a lack of belief in the final third but I was immensely proud of the overall performance," he said after the 1-0 third round defeat.
"I thought we could get after Chelsea.
"We were encouraged against Cardiff in our last game and some players may not get back to Stamford Bridge so I couldn't deny them that by resting them."
"We have to use it as a springboard.
"We have a chance of promotion, like 14 other clubs."