Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte has described Tuesday night’s game against Barcelona as a great challenge for the Blues.
The premier league champions face the La Liga table toppers in a much-anticipated second round first leg game in the UEFA Champions League.
Speaking after the team’s 4-0 win over Hull City in the FA Cup on Friday, days after another 3-0 win over West Brom in the league, the coach expressed confidence that the game could well go Chelsea’s way.
He said, “The last two wins were very important for us and our confidence.
“To win in the league, and then the FA Cup, was very important for our confidence, and to prepare in the right way for Barcelona.
“To play against Barcelona is a great challenge for us. This type of game must give us great enthusiasm. We must be excited to play, especially against this team.
“I consider Barcelona one of the best teams in the world. You have to try and compete with them at this level. It won’t be easy, for sure, but we must have the right confidence and then we’ll see what happens.
“I’m very happy. Before an important game I go to my house with many doubts in my mind.
“‘Which is the best starting XI to start the game against Barcelona?’ But it’s right to be so. We must take the right time to make the best decision to pick the best XI to start that game.”