UCL: Mendy warns teammates ahead of game vs Lille

Chelsea will tonight host Lille at Stamford Bridge in the UCL round of 16.

While the Blues are being tipped as favourites to win the match, their goalkeeper and Senegal international Edouard Mendy has, however, issued a warning to his teammates.

According to Mendy, Lille are good and would make the match difficult for the Blues tonight.

He stressed that Lille would do everything to make it hard for Chelsea and get a result.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the Senegal international said: “When it is the Champions League and this stage of the competition, there are no easy draws. Lille won their group and I think that reflects the performances they have produced in this competition against teams like Sevilla and Salzburg. They have been performing well, so it is not an easy draw.

“Lille are a good team. They have struggled a bit this season in the league, but it is always difficult to be reigning champions. They have done very well in the Champions League and will do everything to make it hard for us and get a result.”