February 15th, February 16th at 4:00 am , the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League
In the first round of the 1/8 finals, Chelsea will challenge Dortmund away.
Before the game, Chelsea defender Azpilicueta attended the press conference with team coach Porter. He talked about some of the current situation of himself and the team.
About the arrival of new aid
Azpilicueta: “This January transfer window is a bit busier than before, but in my role, I am trying to help the players adapt to the team as soon as possible. In football, when you are in a
You don’t get time when new clubs, new countries start their journey, so I have to help them settle as quickly as possible and I think we’re going to have exciting times.”
Keeping the team steady behind the scenes?
Azpilicueta: “It’s a challenge and that’s what I like to do in my role now. I try to show them what Chelsea mean, to show them what we want to win. In my opinion, we have
A lot of new young players coming in, maybe it’s a different signing than in the past, but it’s all about the present and the future and we want to show that we are ready to win trophies.”
Is it a problem not to feel angry about Porter’s coaching style?
Azpilicueta: “All I can talk about is myself, I was angry, I looked at my iPad on the bench and it was a bad decision (no penalty against West Ham).
We didn’t get a penalty, we didn’t get three points that could change the game, it was very unfair to us. I have worked with managers who express their emotions in different ways, but I have no idea about these.
to say.”
Let’s talk about the team’s new signing
Azpilicueta: “We have left some players in London to prepare for the Premier League. We would all prefer to play, but we have a long list.”
Can Chelsea win the Champions League?
Azpilicueta: “When I play in the Champions League, I never think that we can’t win the Champions League, and tomorrow’s game will be no exception. The reality is that our recent results have not been ideal, but it is
A new game and we have to prove it on the pitch. There is no need to think too far, winning is our next challenge and we need to show our focus, focus. We are not one of the favorites to win the Champions League
One, I’m not surprised about that. But the reality is you need to prove yourself on the court, and we have to show that.”
On the impact of Felix
Azpilicueta: “He’s a special talent, I got to know him when we played Atletico Madrid and when I watched La Liga. I was surprised when he came here, he was in training.
Showed his quality, the way he creates space, the way he passes the ball is very good. He scored against West Ham, which helped his confidence. He is a very experienced player.
Confident young player who has a big impact on the team.”
(Ma Dongyu)