Thomas Tuchel impressed by Chelsea effort in Atletico Madrid game
According to The Guardian, Thomas Tuchel was left rather impressed by his Chelsea side after their win over Atletico Madrid. Chelsea lead the tie via a vital away goal scored in an emphatic fashion by Olivier Giroud.
Rather surprisingly, Tuchel’s men dominated proceedings throughout the game played out in Bucharest due to a travel ban on people from the UK. With an away goal in their pocket, Chelsea hold the advantage going into the second leg.
Thomas Tuchel was pleased with the efforts of his players in what was billed to be a tough game for the Blues.
“I am not proud because I have nothing to do with it. I am super happy for my players and for the team that we have such a big reward and that we can actually read it on the scoreline.
It was very important that we are absolutely concentrated over all 96 minutes and that we accept it is very hard to create chances. We did all that and it was a very good team effort.”
There was praise for his veteran striker Olivier Giroud as well, regarding his professionalism.
“If you see him on a daily basis you cannot be surprised. He is totally fit, his body is in shape and mentally I have really the feeling that he enjoys every day being a professional soccer player at this level. He trains like a 24-year-old.”
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Giroud also spoke after the game and was delighted with his goal. He said that his side went there for the win, and gave the Spanish side trouble. The French striker felt that Chelsea had the better chances and deserved the win.