Blues: It s a surprise to enter the finals with a strong player, and it s even worse if you beat Paris
He said: "I think Chelsea can enter the finals a surprise. With the participation of strong teams such as Bayern, Real Madrid, Paris, and Atletico Madrid, I really didn't expect the Blues to get to this point, but the draw is indeed beneficial to them. This tournament is a huge challenge for Chelsea.
"They made it into the top four in the Premier League, but they were not the Champions League championship, but they won the UEFA Champions League championship. The team is still in the construction stage and the players are still young, and from this perspective, their performance is really surprising.
"I think it's even more important for coach Maresca and his team to beat Paris than winning the championship itself. Paris is a very good team, they're simply extraordinary. It would be a huge achievement to beat Paris when it's at its best. The biggest feature of this team is their philosophy - this is the change that football has been waiting for.
"For Chelsea, even if they don't win the final, it's not a big problem, because it's clear they're on the rise. You can see where the team is going and you are very clear about what they want to achieve, and of course they have not fully achieved it. Even if Chelsea won this tournament, I still think they haven't reached their final goal yet. However, they are progressing a little faster than I expected.
"Joeu Pedro is the puzzle that Chelsea missed? I think he is one of them. But it may be really hard for Jackson now. He suddenly changed from the number one forward to the third choice (behind Pedro and Drapp), and the pressure is really great. Because a team uses less than three centers, only two are needed at most.
"Buying Joeu Pedro is indeed an upgrade, and I have no doubt about it. If you look at the percentage of his chances at Chelsea and Brighton, you know he can score a lot of goals for Chelsea. ”
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