It was a difficult night and you were pushed to the limit in the game?
"Difficult in terms of the circumstances, yes. Huge difference. You come from Wembley, from a final after a well-deserved day off, we had one day to turnaround our mind and settle into the new challenge.
"There were a lot of players out, more or less no defensive players, and we were in a completely new set-up in a different competition There was some noise, of course, around the club throughout the day. So it was not so easy to focus.
"But we did very well I think. We conceded straight away but had big chances to not only equaliser but to go ahead. Then we concede another one and in the second half we stepped up, pushed, were relentless, never impatient, and we deserved to win.
"We didn't over-expect from us and we played a very humble match I think, very seriously."
How difficult was the preparation?
"We [as a staff] did not talk about it. Maybe you need to ask the players. We did not talk about it. We accepted that they have internet connections, that they watch TV. So of course they knew [Roman Abramovich is selling the club]. They get messages.
"But still, we focused on the preparation only on sports and maybe some players are more affected and some less. In the end. we managed to focus and grow into the game. We found the key to winning it."
Will you have to talk about it with the players?
"Me personally? I don't think I have to talk about it. I do not know as much as maybe you think. I'm not a CEO or a member of the board. I am very sure the club will speak to us and to the players and it's also necessary."
It leads to a great deal of uncertainty, surely someone has to address that?
"Yes, but not me. I cannot clarify the situation. I am pretty sure a member of the board will talk to us and clarify the situation."
Can you give a few words on what Roman has done for the club?
"It's a bit too early as it's big news. It's a bit too early for me to speak. I can only think about Chelsea with Roman Abramovich, so it's very hard for me. It didn't sink in yet this is going to stop. It's a massive change."
Would it help if someone senior came and spoke to you?
"It will happen. It always happens."
When was the last time you spoke to Roman?
"On the pitch in Abu Dhabi."
You said you felt you deserved to win and there were a lot of changes...
"We had some minor injuries, that's why we had a lot of changes."
But Timo (Werner) played well and Romelu (Lukaku) got their goals, how much of a boost is that for those guys?
"Timo played very well, I am happy for that, and Romelu got his goal. That is why we left them on the pitch. These matches are, at the moment, the most important matches for them even if they think they should've played this match or this match.
"We want them to play with full focus and take this seriously because this is where you grow in confidence, where you can get your confidence. Timo did very well and Romelu got his goal so it's only positive.
"On the other hand, this is why they are here in cup matches like this when it's hard to show permanently you're the better team or all your qualities, you need to show the little moments to go through and then forget the game because you're into the draw for the next round.
"This is what we did and it's why I am happy."
Are you worried about what this might mean for the club?
"I'm not so much worried as I still feel privileged and in a good place. I hope and trust for the best. I'm so much a person who worries about things I can't influence.
"It's big news and will be big change, but I am also never afraid of change and I'll focus on what I can influence. This is the staff and team at Cobham."
