Chelsea’s victory at home against West Ham was a huge result ”, manager Enzo Maresca while the blues were recovering in the top four of the Premier League.
The beautiful goal of Jarrod Bowen had the hammers at halftime, but Maresca made four changes and was rewarded when Pedro Neto equalized.
Cole Palmer then struck a based strike that diverted off Aaron Wan-Bissaka to seal three big points for the hosts.
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“It’s a huge result,” said Maresca. “It was a difficult match, especially mentally. It is never easy when the teams come here and wait and sit down.
“You must be patient. There is no space, you have to move the ball and wait for the right time.
“We are there in the first four and I hope we can be there until the end. Play this kind of game in February, where we are still an important statement. »»
Graham Potter was making his first return to Stamford Bridge since his dismissal by Chelsea in 2023.
His team impressed throughout, with Bowen in excellent form when he returned from injury.
“I thought the performance was really good,” said Potter.
“I thought we were intelligent tactically. We felt a little unlucky with the first goal, we thought there was perhaps a fault that led there. Sometimes you need these things to go in your sense, but it was not supposed to be.
“Jarrod Bowen was fantastic, he managed the team and it was a good performance of captain. You see the players we have and the mind there. We can be positive for the future. »»