Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel paid a glowing tribute to Atletico Madrid ace Luis Suarez ahead of tonight's Champions League showdown.

Tuchel admits he's long been a fan of the former Liverpool star, revealing he tried to sign him last summer for PSG when it became clear Suarez would be leaving Barcelona.

The German detailed the qualities he admires in Suarez, saying he was born a striker and uses his determination and anger in the right way.

Chelsea are in Madrid tonight for the first-leg of his round of 16 tie.

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