After suffering a defeat against FC Basel two weeks ago, Chelsea bounced back on Tuesday evening with a dominant performance against Steaua Bucharest, securing a convincing 4-0 victory. André Schürlle, one of the key players in this triumph, expressed satisfaction, emphasizing that Chelsea outperformed their opponents from the very beginning.
His sentiments were echoed by the Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, who was pleased with both the result and the performance. Mourinho highlighted the team’s solidity, intelligence, and maturity throughout the match, emphasizing that playing so well away in a competitive setting is always challenging. The victory not only earned Chelsea three points but also provided a boost in goal difference.
While Mourinho acknowledged the difficulties that lie ahead, especially with Schalke 04 having the advantage in the group, he remained optimistic about Chelsea’s qualification prospects. The Portuguese coach expressed confidence that the team would qualify by taking points against Schalke 04 and securing victories against Steaua and Basel in the upcoming fixtures. Despite acknowledging the challenges, Mourinho’s outlook was positive and determined as he looked forward to the next stages of the competition.
