Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has called on his side to play the "perfect game" in a "must-win" Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night.
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The defending champions have made a sluggish start in the competition this season, although they remain second in Group E despite losing to Shakhtar a fortnight ago.
However, the Blues trail the Ukraine outfit by three points, while Juventus are just one point adrift on three with three matches to play.
The Premier League giants will be looking to get their European campaign back on track when they welcome the group leaders to Stamford Bridge in midweek, and Di Matteo believes they will be spurred on by the home support, while their big-game mentality should see his players to victory.
"Our defensive organisation has been good," the Italian said. "We've had defensive mistakes but when we're fully focused we're a very good team."
Asked about the team's strengths, Di Matteo replied: "One is the strong mentality this team has, and the experience they have of performing in big games like this, not to feel the pressure too much, and also good players.
"We have good players in our ranks and when they manage to perform at their best we are a very strong team. We've had must-win games and tomorrow is another one like that.
"We need to play a perfect game tomorrow against Shakhtar, but we are strong at home. We found that over many years and we will be fired up to win it."
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