Heitinga: Chelsea is not only the top team in the Premier League but also a strong team in the Champions League. The players have given their best

In this round of the Champions League, Chelsea defeated Ajax 5-1 at home. After the game, Ajax coach Heitinga was interviewed.

Talk about Chelsea:

"This is not only the top team in the Premier League, but also a strong team in the Champions League. Although the defeat is difficult to accept, we must face reality. "

Talk about the performance in the opening stage:

"The tactical deployment worked for a time, and it was difficult for the opponent to penetrate the defense. We even Mika Hotz was able to make a sharp counterattack, and the team's overall defense was very solid. "

Analysis of the turning point of the game:

"The opponents scored two penalty kicks, and two more goals were deflected into the net. I can't blame them by adjusting to a double midfielder. road speed advantage and let Wehorst serve as the fulcrum. "

Respond to the situation after the red card:

"When we chased the score to 2-1, we expected to enter the halftime break with this score, but the subsequent conceding of the ball changed the situation. The only thing I want to say to the players is: I have deep respect for the fighting spirit and teamwork they displayed. "

Summary of the current situation of the team:

"Stability still needs to be strengthened, and the team is indeed in an ups and downs phase. But training hard every day has paid off, and the progress is visible to the naked eye. Now it’s about carrying forward the positives into the next fight and learning from the shortcomings. "