Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic believes playing three at the back helped against Leeds United and has hinted Chelsea boss Graham Potter should stick with the formation after admitting Chelsea players are comfortable with the formation.

“We prepared the goal well in training because we know that Wesley is good in the air,” Kovacic said after the game.

“I think the formation worked really well. We prepared it good in training and we’re used to this system since a long time, so it’s a familiar one. We had a good game but the most important is that we continue.”

“The win was much needed,” Kovacic continued as he also looked ahead to the midweek Champions League second leg against Borussia Dortmund.

“The three points were important for us to lift the confidence to go into Tuesday with a positive mind. Unfortunately the ball does not want to go in at the moment but in the end, we scored and we’re happy with the points but we need to continue now with this is a step forward.”