Goal Olivier Giroud brought Chelsea a minimal victory over BATE, as well as a ticket to the 1/16 finals of the Europa League.

"I was pleased with the result. I can not say that we played well. I did not like the first half, because we moved the ball too slowly and did it only across the field. Threaten the opponent's goal in such a game is difficult. In the first 20 minutes after the break, we looked better, but in the end the match failed again. Therefore, the best that was in this game - the score on the scoreboard ", - quotes the official site of Chelsea.

“It was difficult for us to show good football here, but we could still do better”.

"Fat? I'm happy for him. He is very important for us and acts primarily in the interests of the team, but I know well how important goals are for any attacker and for his self-confidence. However, I don’t want him to worry about the goals scored, because his role is important for the team ".

"Our first goal was to leave the group. Next, we must try to take first place in his quartet..

For this we need to score one point. This will allow us not to think about this tournament until February, when we face a new problem will arise ".

"Our opponent played a very good match. In the first half and at the beginning of the second, they defended confidently, and in the last 10 minutes they dangerously attacked. In the end, they were unlucky, although they had every opportunity to level the score. Today they played stronger than Stamford Bridge ".