Chelsea 's pre-Champions League news conference

'Youthful team speaks highly for the future'

Chelsea v Valencia (Tues, 20:00 BST)
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Kepa said that many of the team will be playing their first Champions League game on Tuesday, adding that they have waited a long time for the opportunity and spent all of last season trying to qualify.
He also told the media that the team's young average age this season speaks highly for the future. However, he says Chelsea can't neglect the present and acknowledges their current team is impressive.

'There is more energy in our play'


On working to improve their defensive record: "It's true we've scored goals but haven't been able to get a clean sheet. We really want to address that as a team because clean sheets make winning football matches much easier."
That's all from the Cheslea boss.
Next up, goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga faces the media
Lampard 'expecting a tough match'
On Valencia’s game against Barcelona and what he is expecting: “I did see the match, it’s not always easy to analyse a match against Barcelona.
"We have looked at other games, but it’s difficult when there is a new manager.
"I am expecting a team who is hard to break down, dangerous on the counter attacks and a tough match."

'Champions League the ultimate in club football'

Chelsea v Valencia 
On leading Chelsea in the Champions League: “I will be proud to do it. I had some incredible nights in the Champions League, and some bad ones.
"It’s the ultimate in club football. There is something about Stamford Bridge, Champions League football and that music.
"I will be proud to do it.”
'Different level of UCL can surprise you
There are rumours Tammy Abraham could switch allegiances by playing for Nigeria.
“It’s not a question for me. I have spoken about Tammy before, I don’t want to step on Tammy’s toes," Lampard explains.
On explaining the differences in the Champions League to young players: “I haven’t spoken to them in detail about it.
"It is different, the main thing is that the concentration levels throughout the game have to be spot on. The different level can surprise you.
"It will be that focus, will be the main point.”