Enzo Mariska, the head coach of Chelsea, confirmed the difficulty of the upcoming match against Bayern Munich, which will be held between the two teams in the first round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, scheduled to take place at the Allianz Arena.

Mariska said: "I am very grateful to Nicolas, as he was an important part of the team last season and contributed to what we have achieved. I sent him a message when he left the club to thank him and wish him success in his new step."

Mariska spoke about the competition with Bayern Munich, stating: "I believe Bayern Munich showed last season that they are a team ready to compete for the title, and they are among the top contenders along with three or four other clubs to win the Champions League this season."

Regarding Chelsea's chances in the tournament, he said: "Since last season, I have gotten used to taking matches step by step; you cannot think about the semifinals or finals if you do not first succeed in passing the group stage."

The Chelsea head coach concluded his statements by saying: "Tomorrow we will face one of the best teams in the tournament, and we will try to give our best. Winning matches boosts confidence and helps improve many aspects within the team."