On december 2011 · AVFC
Carlos Cuellar looking forward to "exciting challenge" at Stamford Bridge. Cuellar is relishing the challenge of taking on Chelsea's triple threat on Saturday. Carlos is a big admirer of Blues trio Juan Mata, Daniel Sturridge and Didier Drogba, believing them to be one of the most fearsome forward lines in the country.
Cuellar has been impressed with the way Mata has settled so quickly into life in the Barclays Premier League, while he sees Sturridge as one of the brightest prospects in the division. The Spaniard also hails Drogba as a top-flight titan after years of brilliance on the highest stage. But he is adamant Villa can stop the superb striking unit and emerge victorious from the Stamford Bridge contest.
He said: "I am very surprised Juan has adapted so quickly. He is doing so well so quickly. He is already one of the best players in the Premier League. I am so happy for him because he is doing brilliantly and impressing the people in this country.It usually takes time to settle and show your true quality when you move countries and leagues but he has settled here so quickly. I am really pleased for him".
"They obviously have Mata who is playing fantastically well, Daniel is one of the standout players so far this season and Didier is definitely one of the all-time greats in the Premier League. Drogba is great. He has scored goals, he is strong, he can play inside and outside the box. He is very good. I think he is one of the most important players at Chelsea".
"But this is an exciting challenge for us. This is why you play the game. There's nothing better than facing the very best. We can win definitely. We can win any game. If we play like we did against Arsenal, not too many teams will beat us this season."
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