Chelsea player, Enzo Fernandez has said Chelsea is mentally prepared to face Real Madrid.
“I have no pressure. It’s just a game of football. We are mentally prepared for the game ahead.”
“Frank talked with the group a bit and he told us to keep our head straight. Chelsea is a club with a huge history and he told us about when he won the Champions in 2012 and he mentioned he was in his worst football moment with Chelsea.”
“We know Real Madrid is a very big club with a lot of history with big players but we trust in what we’re going to do. Modric, Kross are very big players that have won everything.”
“Afraid, we’re not afraid. There is respect because this is a football match and we know the quality they have. We will try to contract them with our defenders and have great defensive work and make a wonderful match.”
“At various moments in football, matches in the World Cup give me a lot of experience, you have to be strong and have to keep a clear head. We were always focused, I learned a lot from that that you have to keep moving forward.”
“I try not to have pressure in football, just to enjoy it. There is responsibility in this match but there is no pressure, I always try to enjoy. You don’t have to be afraid and let’s hope tomorrow is a big show.”
On change of manager:
“Nothing changed because the players are still strong, and the mindset is strong. We know the history, it is a big stadium I am happy to play here. It has beautiful memories.”
“No pressure. I’m going to try and enjoy the match. I don’t think I have to prove anything to anyone and I’ll give my best as I always do.”
“I don’t think I’ve got to my top level at Chelsea, I’ve not been there long and it is a different league, different city. It’s not easy but I’m trying to support my colleagues to do as best as possible.”
On Frank Lampard’s praise
“Thank you, I always aim to be a leader because when I started my roots in football I wanted to be an example and to help my colleagues. To be defined like that so young makes me happy and I would like to thank Frank for his words.”
Source: Chelsea FC, Via Scott Trotter