With the drums about to beat for the 20th round of the Premier League, Chelsea's newest star in defense, Colville, gave a forward-looking analysis of his team's away match against Crystal Palace in the club's official interview.
Colville said that Chelsea's steady rise in the league has made the opponents dare not be underestimated, and the tactical layout has also been adjusted. He revealed: "The opponents now face us, seem particularly cautious, more close to the defense, waiting for the opportunity to counterattack. This undoubtedly increases the difficulty of our offense."
In the face of this series of challenges, Colville revealed that Chelsea are responding positively to improve their strength through relentless training. He was adamant: "We are sharpening ourselves through every training session to be ready for the challenges. Preparation for every game is crucial and we have to make sure that we are ready to overcome all the difficulties. The challenges keep coming and the only way we can keep finding solutions is to keep looking for them."
Talking about the opponent Crystal Palace, Colville gave a high evaluation, calling it a team with solid defense and sharp counterattack. He analyzed: "Crystal Palace has been performing well this season, and when playing at home, they have shown strong low-position defense and counterattacking ability. We drew with them on the road and it was a tough game. Their compact defense and excellent counter-attacks make home games full of threats. Therefore, this game will be exceptionally tough."
Nevertheless, Colville emphasized that Chelsea's goal for the away game is to win. He was firm: "Despite knowing how tough this game is, we are playing away from home to win. There's no doubt about it. It will be the perfect opportunity for us and the fans to bounce back. We look forward to winning on the road and continuing to climb up the league table."
