Chelsea manager Graham Potter minimizes the need for victory to qualify for the Champions League, and says he treats the decision as an opportunity
In a difficult phase for a good part of the European season, the chelsea achieved an important victory last weekend, which gave breath to the team before the decision for the Champions League. In a pre-game press conference, coach graham potter spoke about this pressure for results by minimizing the three points won in the last appointment.
“It’s always good to win, everyone is happier when we win. But we also know that we have a big challenge ahead of us. As much as we are pleased with the victory, we want to continue that on Tuesday. That’s where the focus is“, said the commander of the London team.
Afterwards, Potter commented on the need for victory at home, as Chelsea lost the first game in Germany by 1-0. Likewise, the coach said that he thinks about the opportunity to reach a Champions League quarterfinal , remembering to be a great challenge to be overcome.
“To be honest, I’m not thinking of it that way. I’m just thinking about how important it is for the team and the club. It’s the Champions League and a chance to reach the Round of 16. And that’s it. It is a great challenge, but at the same time an opportunity.“, he completed.
Still in the interview, he confirmed that it was too early for the return of N’golo Kante, who has been recovering from an injury since the end of last year. Thus, Chelsea will face the Borussia Dortmund this Tuesday, the 7th, at 5 pm (Brasília time), needing to win by one goal to lead to extra time and by two to reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
Source: sportbuzz
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