Potter speaks on UCL game vs Borussia Dortmund

Chelsea manager Potter would be leading his side to face German club Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday.

Unlike Chelsea who have struggled to impress this season, Dortmund have won each of their games since the end of the World Cup.

Potter, who said he is excited about the game explained what Chelsea’s mentality is ahead of the trip to Germany where they will play Dortmund for the first time.

‘It’s a fantastic opportunity for us,’ he told Chelsea website.

‘We have to see it that way. It’s a tough match against a high-quality opponent, but at the same time many of our team have won the Champions League, they’ve experienced it. They will want to fight for the game that’s for sure. That’s exciting for us.

‘In knockout competition anything can happen,’ Potter added.

‘It’s two games. It’s not valuable for us to look too far past Dortmund. We have the capability to beat Dortmund, but they’re also a strong side with a capability of getting a result in Europe as well. We have to understand that, and go to Dortmund with excitement, with humility, with respect, and try and get the result.

‘The players are confident, they’re hard-working, they believe in themselves, but they also know it’s a game of football you have to earn the right to win. We will go there with that approach.’

Chelsea will head to the game after being held to a 1-1 draw by a struggling West Ham in the EPL.