Thomas Tuchel doesn't expect Chelsea to have it easy against Leeds United this evening. No great surprise considering Jesse Marsch's side are fighting hard to keep their place in the Premier League. So the Blues will have to be ready to produce an assured performance, something they've struggled to do in recent weeks.
"This match is like do or die [for Leeds]," Tuchel said during his pre-match press conference. "It's like a cup match for them. The atmosphere will be like this. I am looking forward to it actually. I have played there once but without spectators. It will be a big fight. The atmosphere and the surrounding will tell you instantly what is going on and we will feel it straight away. We need to step up."
Chelsea travel to Elland Road off the back of a disappointing 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. That result means Tuchel's side has won only two of their last seven Premier League matches. It's why Champions League football for next season has yet to be secured.
