Chelsea winger Sancho: wants to win every game
Winger Sancho spoke to the media after Chelsea‘s narrow 1-0 win over Leicester City. He said that the win was very important and talked about the challenge of facing a five-at-the-back defense and the team’s next goals.
About the game
Sancho said, “It was a win we needed very much. We knew Leicester City would go all out for a good result, but we stuck to the game plan laid out by the coach before the game. They obviously wanted the 3 points as well, but we executed well, everyone put their best foot forward, and in the end we managed to get the valuable 3 points.”
Talking about the opponent’s defensive strategy, Sancho confessed, “Facing a five-back defense was very difficult for us, especially for the wingers. We usually like to break one-on-one, but when the opposite side sets up five backs, you may encounter one-on-two or even one-on-three situations. This requires us to find open midfielders and create chances by working together. We had quite a few chances today and could have scored more, but that’s soccer, sometimes you score and sometimes you miss chances. However, we were happy to see Cucurelia find space near the box and capitalize.”
On Cucurelia’s goal
Sancho was full of praise for his teammate Cucurelia’s performance, “Honestly, he shoots like that a lot in training, so I’m not surprised. He’s been great this season. It was a great shot, when I saw him in the clear I didn’t actually expect him to choose to shoot, but the moment he took the shot I felt it was going to go in. I’m so happy for him!”
He added: “It felt really good to have Cucurelia playing behind me. Even though he wasn’t behind me in this game, I know he always gives his all and stays at 100% whenever he’s playing. It’s a blessing to have a teammate like that around.”
Looking ahead to the upcoming matches
Chelsea have upcoming matches against Copenhagen and Arsenal, both of which are crucial for the team. Sancho emphasized the importance of focus: “Like I’ve been saying all season, we have to take it one game at a time. The next games are very tough, so we have to get back in shape and be ready from now on. Our goal is to give our best in every game and try to get three points.”
“Against Copenhagen and Arsenal we need to be more focused. Preparations start on Monday and we will prepare seriously to continue the winning momentum.” Sancho said.
Summary
Sancho showed his desire to win and his confidence in the team in the interview. Despite the challenges of facing a five-guard defense, he believes that through teamwork and hard work, Chelsea can find a way to crack it. The next two games will be a test for the team, and Sancho and his teammates are ready for the challenge.
