Interview Summary

Context

• Discussion about playing in a major final with Chelsea.
• Player's perspective on previous finals and the current conference league run.

Key Points

Approach to Major Finals

• The player is not used to playing in major finals.
• Approach: Treats the final as any other game.

Experience with Chelsea

• Excited to potentially play in the final for the first time with Chelsea.
• No different feeling compared to other finals played; finals are competitive by nature.

Lessons from Past Finals

• Anything can happen in finals; the importance is on winning regardless of opponent or location.

Mentorship Role

• Offers advice and encouragement to academy players: Be confident, the manager believes in their abilities.
• Encourages young players during games without excessive interference.

Significance of Winning Trophy

• Winning a trophy would be significant for Chelsea, especially since the club hasn't won since 2021.
• Highlighted impact for the manager in his first season.

Relationship with Enzo Maresa

• Positive relationship with Enzo Maresa.
• Maresa has provided new ideas and impacts on his game.

Experience in Conference League

• Initially didn't play in the competition; not playing at the start of the season wasn't perceived as unusual.
• Acknowledges the manager's decisions to protect players by not including them in the squad initially.

Pressure and Expectations

• Does not feel additional pressure despite external expectations for Chelsea to reach the final.
• Focused on working through the competition.

Upcoming Game Against Bettis

• Anticipates a tough game against Bettis, recognizing them as a good team.