Blues head coach on the upcoming match with Atletico in European competition.

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel commented on the upcoming Champions League round of 16 against Atletico Madrid.

" Atletico is a team with a lot of experience at this level and a very experienced coach. I hope this match will make us show our best qualities. We'll play it our way and they play it our way. Everyone understands what you get in a duel with Atletico: a real fight, experience, an opponent with strong psychology, - quotes Tuchel as the official UEFA website.

Also, the German specialist said that when he was the mentor of PSG, the Parisians could sign the striker of Atletico Luis Suarez, who was then playing for Barcelona.

" He was about to leave Barcelona, \u200b\u200band we could not help but be interested in signing a contract with one of the best strikers in world football.. We tried our luck but we couldn't. He chose to stay in Spain, moved to Atletico and proved his skill again.

Suarez is a born striker and has a certain mindset that only forwards has. He has a desire to show his strength, his anger and score. He is never pleased with himself as a player. "

And of course Tuchel had to answer the question of whether he would want to sign the Uruguayan to become a Chelsea player.

" At that moment, perhaps he would have been a great fit for our team in Paris. Now everything is different, he has a contract, and you shouldn't think about it. Chances are good that we will not think about him, "

Let us remind you that the first match of Atletico - Chelsea will take place tomorrow, February 23, at 22:00 Kyiv time. On Football. ua text online broadcast of the match will be available.