With the drums beating for the 20th round of the Premier League, Chelsea's newest star in defense, Colville, gave a forward-looking analysis of his team's upcoming away match against Crystal Palace in the club's official interview.
Colville admits that as the Blues have emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the league, their opponents have become more fearful and have adjusted their tactics accordingly. He revealed, "At present, the opponents are more and more careful in their encounters, they prefer to lay low and wait for the opportunity to try to block our attacking space. This has definitely increased our challenge index."
In the face of these adversities, Colville emphasized that the team is responding positively and that every training session is a stepping stone to self-improvement. We are improving ourselves through relentless training to meet the challenges more effectively," he said firmly. Preparation for every game is crucial and we have to be sure that we are ready for the challenges that come our way. Because challenges come like a tidal wave and we must find a way to crack them."
Talking about the opponent Crystal Palace, Colville was full of praises that it is a strong team with solid defense and sharp counterattack. He commented: "Crystal Palace have been impressive this season and we drew with them on the road, which was a very tough game. Their low defense and fast counter-attacks make them more threatening at home. Therefore, we foresee it will be a tough battle."
Nevertheless, Colville also expressed his desire for victory. He boasted: "Even though we know it's going to be a tough battle, we head to Crystal Palace's home ground with one goal in mind - victory. There is no doubting that. It will be the perfect opportunity for us and the fans to bounce back. We want to pick up a win on the road and continue to climb the league table."
