Is Not Being in Europe an Advantage?

Yes, because some of our players have recovered from injury. It's good to have time to study. It was a very good week, we worked hard with the players we had. It is of course difficult for the fans because usually Chelsea participate in European competition.

Playing in Front of Fans

I truly believe they will support us. It's normal when you don't win, they're all disappointed and, as I said in my press conference, it's normal for them to show their emotions after the draw. I won't say they need to understand our situation.

Unai Emery

We have a good relationship, he started coaching before me, I followed him. I was in different clubs in Spain. He is a great coach and I have a good relationship with Aston Villa's staff. It will be nice to see him.

Expectation from the Match

We need to win, we need to continue, we need to play well. We need to be sharper in front of the goal and convert chances into goals. This is the most important thing because we are in the top four in all data, but we are bottom in front of goal and that is why we do not have the points we deserve. Football is about winning games.

Team Status

Today we worked with the players who did not play in the first XI yesterday, the other players are in the recovery process. After returning late yesterday, it was very important to rest and do some work today. We will wait until tomorrow to prepare the match for Sunday and see which players are 100% ready to play.

European Match Defeat

I'm using my experience in Europe and we're building a team that will play a lot of games throughout the week. We didn't want to lose but it was a possibility. We need to try to get performances from players who joined us at the last minute, like Clement Lenglet, and players who do not play regularly but will help us. They have to play. We don't just need 11, 12, 15 players, we will need 20, 22, 25 players. We made some mistakes yesterday, unusual tactical mistakes, but I spoke to the players and said it was a minor accident. We will analyze and react to improve on the mistakes we make.

Chelsea

They are a very good team with a very good coach. Previously, they were contenders for a place in the top seven teams in the Premier League. It will be a difficult match.