It would be a mistake for Chelsea to think
JORGINHO has warned Chelsea not to make the “big mistake” of expecting to stroll into the Champions League semi-finals after Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Porto.
England duo Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell fired maiden Champions League goals in Seville to put the Blues in control at the midway point of their two-legged quarter-final.
Chelsea hit back from Saturday’s 5-2 Premier League thrashing by West Brom to produce an eighth clean sheet in nine matches.
But Italy midfielder Jorginho has called on the Blues to guard against complacency in Tuesday’s second leg.
“We are all happy with this first result but for the second game we need to stay humble, we don’t need to think that we have the advantage because it would be a big mistake,” said Jorginho.
“We need to stay calm and focused because it is not easy if we make that mistake, we can be in trouble so we need to stay calm, be humble and work hard again, knowing that Porto are a
very good team and we need to respect them.”
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel branded the Blues’ clean sheet against Porto as the perfect response to Saturday’s hefty loss to West Brom, where Thiago Silva was sent off.
Jorginho delivered the ideal personal riposte after a below-par showing against the Baggies, angling a threatening ball to lay on the opening goal for the impressive Mount.
“There were things to look at and learn from that mistake (Saturday’s defeat) and for us we know it is important to defend well as a team and not concede a goal,” said Jorginho.
“Everyone worked very hard and we left everything on the pitch so the win was deserved by the whole team, including those who helped from the bench. Mason was in a good position, he turned the right way. I saw some space and gave the right ball for him to control and score.”
Chelsea will face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in Premier League action tomorrow, before returning to the neutral venue of Seville for the second Champions League leg against Porto.