Ben Chilwell believes Chelsea’s new-look aspect at the moment are a ‘very sturdy’ defensive outfit following the Blues’ uncommon clear sheet of their Champions League draw with Sevilla.
The England left-back has loved a formidable begin to life at Stamford Bridge and he shined once more within the Group E stalemate on Tuesday night.
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Brazil veteran Thiago Silva and fit-again goalkeeper Edouard Mendy solidified Chelsea’s rearguard as Frank Lampard’s aspect tightened up following Saturday’s turbulent 3-Three Premier League draw with Southampton.
Lampard’s Chelsea had leaked 63 objectives in 43 matches earlier than Tuesday’s shut-out – the worst return of any Blues boss.
However £45million summer time recruit Chilwell is assured the west London membership have the personnel and the credentials to plug these gaps.
“I believe we confirmed that defensively we’re a really sturdy outfit,” Chilwell advised Chelsea’s web site.
“They’re top-of-the-line groups in Europe and to get a clear sheet in opposition to an excellent attacking aspect was constructive.
“We didn’t give them numerous possibilities. It might have been good to get a win at residence however we’ll take the draw and a clear sheet.
“I believe the necessary factor there was the clear sheet. We knew individuals could be taking a look at us after conceding three objectives on the weekend and defensively as a workforce we had been strong in opposition to an excellent workforce.
“We’re a high workforce and once you’re enjoying for Chelsea you count on clear sheets and in case you’re conceding numerous objectives you’re going to get criticism as a high workforce.
“So for us it was necessary that we hold working exhausting on the coaching pitch.”
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Boss Lampard hailed Brazil defender Silva’s calming affect on his again line, admitting he’ll handle the 36-year-old fastidiously to maintain him recent this time period.
“Thiago Silva was excellent; he introduced each high quality and expertise as we hoped and he impacts others round him,” Lampard stated.
“He was a giant plus and a component in retaining the clear sheet.
“I’ll handle his workload this season. I’ve a really shut relationship with him already and I bear in mind being in that place in direction of the back-end of my profession so I can be very conscious of his upkeep and coaching and recreation choice, to attempt to have him at his optimum.”
