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Tuchel says battling Atletico can bring out the best in Chelsea

February 20, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel [ REUTERS]

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel expects Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg meeting with La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid to be a massive test of his team's mental strength, the German said on Monday.

Chelsea are unbeaten in seven matches in all competitions since Tuchel was named as manager to replace club great Frank Lampard, but he said the Londoners will have to be at their best against Diego Simeone's battling side.

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