The Chelsea players defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 and advanced to the FA Cup final. The coach of Blues, Tomas Tuchel, expressed his impressions after the placement.
Chelsea is coming to the end of this competition for the second year in a row. Liverpool is on their way to the ninth trophy in this competition.
Tuchel pointed out that it was not easy, but that he was satisfied with the victory over Crystal Palace.
- It was not easy, we played three games in a row in three different competitions. It is never easy, it was physically very demanding, we are the team with the most minutes played in Europe, I think, and that means that it is also mentally difficult – said the Chelsea coach.
The head of the Blues professional staff also commented on the match, and also praised the scorer of the first goal, Ruben Loftus-Chika.
- As for the game, I think everything was very serious and controlled, we took good care of their counterattacks. It was difficult, they changed the system twice, which means that you must not lose focus for a minute. Ruben Loftus-Chick played great against Southampton and Real, he deserved to be the starter, but we expected them to play with four behind and we knew he would make a difference when he entered the game. I am very happy for him. He is very talented and has the potential for a long and successful career – said Tuchel.
The German also commented on the upcoming final with Liverpool.
- I am happy that we will be part of the finals again and I can no longer be excited and proud because this is a very big competition. We will be ready – Tuchel concluded.
The FA Cup final is scheduled for May 14.
