Edouard Mendy heaps praise on 'very expressive' Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has heaped praise on 'expressive' manager Thomas Tuchel for his impact at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have won six and drawn two under the German, who replaced sacked club legend Frank Lampard.

A feel-good factor surrounds the dressing room again and Mendy has spoken about how the former Borussia Dortmund and PSG boss is giving his players confidence on their unbeaten run.

He said: 'The coach gives confidence to all the players. We know what he wants so when we are on the pitch we have to show why he has chosen us.

'It's very positive for all the players because he gives us a lot of confidence and we need to improve and to play great football when we are on the pitch.

'He is very expressive. He shows when he likes something. When you did well on the pitch and every day at training and in the game he pushes you.

'He stays positive but he also shows his determination and that is good for me and the team.'

Tuchel previously admitted he needed to be less confrontational having fallen out with stars at Dortmund and PSG but appears to have settled in superbly in London

His side are fifth in the Premier League and on course for the Champions League quarter finals having beaten Atletico Madrid 1-0 away from home in the first leg this week.

The massive upturn in fortunes and that undefeated run will face a stern examination this Sunday when Chelsea take on Manchester United.

Mendy added: 'We work for that. We work to win every game and yes we are still near the top of the league, we have a second leg against Atletico and yes we want more. To win every game. And we work for that.

'Man United is a very tough game. We remember the first game. It was very tough. This team plays very well. We play at Stamford Bridge so we have to show that we want to win this game because it's a really important game for the league.'