Thomas Tuchel thinks his new-look Chelsea boast the “edge and glue” to end up being real Champions League title competitors.
Hakim Ziyech and Emerson Palmieri struck as Chelsea dispatched 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-0 in Wednesday’s last-16 second-leg clash at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues disposed out LaLiga’s leaders 3-0 on aggregate to reach their very first Champions League quarter-final considering that 2014, with Tuchel extending his unbeaten start at Chelsea to 13 matches.
Excitedly waiting for Friday’s last-eight draw, Tuchel firmly insisted Chelsea needs to fear nobody in the competitors – and hailed his team’s bristling spirit as important to their ongoing European possibilities.
Hakim Ziyech is mobbed by his team-mates after offering Chelsea the lead
” The most essential is that we feel we deserve this,” stated Tuchel. “The most essential is that we offer the feedback for the people what they did here in regards to quality and strength.
” It’s crucial you feel it which nobody needs to encourage you. You require to feel it.
” They have fun with an unique bond and efficiencies and outcomes like this offer you a particular edge and glue to attain unique things. You can just attain this through outcomes and experiences.
Antonio Rudiger commemorates with Emerson after Chelsea’s 2nd objective
” I’m quite sure nobody wishes to bet us. It’s a super-difficult difficulty ahead due to the fact that we are currently in the last 8.
” It’s a huge action, however no requirement to be scared, we take what we get and prepare as best as possible.”
Atletico had Stefan Savic dispatched late on for elbowing Toni Rudiger off the ball, and the Madrid guys were well beaten in case.
Chelsea have actually signed up 11 tidy sheets in 13 matches without defeat considering that Tuchel took the helm from Frank Lampard.
Stefan Savic pleads his innocence as he is revealed red after 81 minutes
N’Golo Kante conjured among the influential efficiencies of a profession that currently boasts 2 Premier League titles and a World Cup win.
The subtle Frenchman controlled from very first to last at the base of Chelsea’s midfield, leaving Tuchel in wonder of the 29-year-old eager beaver.
” If you have fun with NG you constantly have fun with a minimum half a male more; this is distinct,” stated Tuchel.
Emerson Palmieri includes the gloss to a comfy win for Chelsea
” It is a satisfaction to be his coach, he is a huge present for me, a man so, so simple, and who is such a huge assistant on the pitch.
” However do not ignore his quality in passing, dribbling and getting away the pressure. Mateo Kovacic and him required to step up today due to the fact that we missed out on Jorginho.
” So they understood we would depend on them, and they provided.”
Disappointed Atletico coach Diego Simeone doffed his cap to Chelsea, then insisted his side will refocus on chasing after the Spanish league title.
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Atletico Madrid employer Diego Simeone confesses his side didn’t do enough to beat Chelsea in their Champions League last-16 tie.
” I believe you need to praise your challenger when they are the much better group,” stated Simeone.
” We are not scared in the tiniest of what follows; we have actually constantly struggled this season in the Champions League.
” It’s been a hard project for us, and obviously we weren’t the very best group today, Chelsea were.
” We need to enhance. We go once again from Friday and press on with the exact same inspiration and commitment and the exact same interest as we aim to concentrate on the next video game.”
What’s next?
Chelsea host Sheffield United in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday; kick-off is at 1.30 pm. On The Other Hand, Atletico Madrid are at house to Alaves in La Liga at 5.30 pm.
Champions League secret dates
Quarter-finals initially legs: April 6/7
Quarter-finals 2nd legs: April 13/14
Semi-finals initially legs: April 27/28
Semi-finals 2nd legs: Might 4/5
Last: Might 29 (Atatürk Olympic Arena)
