Joao Pedro has been in an incredible form this season for Chelsea fc. Joao Pedro has 14 goals and 5 assists in 32 Premier League appearances for Chelsea. He has been a key attacking player, with some sources indicating a total of 15+ goal contributions for his first season at Chelsea fc
Barcelona are interested in Joao Pedro, but Chelsea have made it clear he’s not for sale.
Chelsea believes Nicolas Jackson is still very much valuable despite being a backup striker in Germany
Chelsea do not believe Nicolas Jackson's value has diminished from his Bayern experience. Sources say they still see him as a player worth up to £60m.
Chelsea fc are planning to bring the Senegal Forward back to Stamford Bridge in coming season but depends on the New Managers perspective and structure .
Time will tell
Chelsea look set to make a major revamp in the squad by getting some quality and experience players ready for next season.
Chelsea have Liam Delap, Marc Guiu and Joao Pedro, while Emanuel Emegha from Strasbourg is set to join in the summer. Along with Nicolas Jackson. At least TWO of those players are likely to be sold in the summer.
What’s your thought on this .
Chelsea fc wonder kid Estevao will not be included among the Brazil World Cup squad due to injury.
The Brazilian FA have all but ruled Estevão out of the World Cup, this is a huge blow for Brazil 🇧🇷 and Chelsea are doing their best to get him ready for Next season .
Chelsea defense system has been shaky and need a better reinforcement at the heart of defense .
Van Hecke and Maxence Lacroix are amongst the experienced options for Chelsea at CB this summer.
Chelsea will look to add more experience players to the squad by shifting a bit away from the initial plan of getting all young players
Trevoh Chalobah seems to be more fluent in communicating with his Spanish teammates at Chelsea . He has started taking Spanish classes with language coach Sara Duque in order to better communicate with his team mates.
It is an Historic moment as we remember 21 years ago, Chelsea won their first ever Premier League title under Mourinho after beating Bolton courtesy Lampard’s brace creating insane records at the end of the season.
- 95 points (PL record at the time]
- 15 goals conceded (Till date)
- 9 goals conceded from open play (Till date)
- 25 clean sheets (Till date)
- 29 wins
- 1 defeat
Historic.
Romeo Lavia: "We know Calum [McFarlane] very, very well. It’s just about adapting to what has happened and trying not to look at the past and moving forward as soon as possible, especially in this competition where the aim is to get a trophy, which we know is possible. We tried to prepare the game as best we could."
Pochettino left Chelsea fc before Enzo Maresca came in , the Argentine tenure ended in a very disappointing way after sip in form for Chelsea fc
🗣️ “Why I think I am disappointed with the internal things is that under our assessment and our vision, it was a normal process, to create something solid for the future. To assess things and to add quality, but not as quick like the people believed.
If you see the things, we finished sixth, winning the last five or six games. We’ve arrived to the final of the Carabao Cup.
We played the semifinal of FA Cup against Manchester City that we, in both games we deserve to go through one, to win the final, another go through, but because of inexperience or because different things, we didn’t win, but we were in a very good way.
But after when things don’t match what was our vision, we said it’s better to split, it’s better not to, and to give the possibility to the club to do what they want to do.”
Chelsea winger has been out for a while and having been absent from the team. Mykhailo Mudryk’s doping case has gone to CAS. An appeal was filed by Mudryk against the FA on February 26. Parties are exchanging written submissions. A hearing is yet to be scheduled.
CAS is the court of arbitration for sports, hopefully this is resolved soon and we find the best solution for all parties
Following the firing of Liam Rosenior, the club has been under interim charge (Calum McFarlane), creating uncertainty.
He speaks:
🗣️ “Any player, Cole Palmer and others, if they aren’t seeing a long-term settled future at Chelsea, it’s natural for them and their agents to start looking and thinking ‘where can we go and achieve things’ in what ultimately is a quick career as a football player.”
Enzo Fernández wants a new contract at Chelsea and he wishes to remain at Chelsea for a long term, Enzo is expecting a contract similar to that of Reece James and Caicedo.
Chelsea will reopen contract talks with him after the end of the season.
After a very beautiful career, an era comes to an End as Chelsea women team most talented Captain Millie Bright has retired from football with immediate effect after 12 years, 314 appearances and 20 trophies.
Bright will be staying on at the club as a trustee of the #CFC Foundation and starting a new role as a Chelsea ambassador.
Her quite below:
🗣️ Bright: “Representing Chelsea over the last 12 years has been everything to me, but I'm now ready to say goodbye to playing football. I’ve given all I can, and I never wanted to fight for any other badge.
“It’s now time, and I'm ready to go into a new era. I’m always going to be Chelsea, but just in a different way.”
Chelsea will mark Bright’s retirement on May 16 at their final WSL game of the season against Manchester United.
Chelsea system of management as been ugoy lately which has led to the frustration of the fans with constant protest going on due to this effect .
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Rob Green claims : "Chelsea are a product of the system they are in and modern-day football.
It’s ugly but they have all the power and it was epitomised by [Enzo] Fernandez as he ran the game .
It was down to him how they played. That is not healthy for a football club but, for Chelsea, it gets them to finals. Give a player an inch, they take a mile."
Alonso seems to be the front runner for the Chelsea Job, several reports claims the Spaniard is leading the role to become the new Chelsea manager .
Chelsea reportedly reached out to Xabi Alonso’s representative yesterday to explore a possible deal.
Chelsea fc style of management has been really disturbing especially the act of not employing a Top level manager shows they only want a manager they can control while managing the team or we call it needing a “YES MAN”
Following the sacking of Liam Rosenior , Chelsea has shortlisted some top names to take over the managerial role .
Charlie Austin questions Chelsea's model ahead of appointing a permanent manager in the summer with Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso and Marco Silva under consideration
"I'm not sure Chelsea actually want a manager, they have full control"
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 28, 2026
Charlie Austin questions Chelsea's model ahead of appointing a permanent manager in the summer with Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso and Marco Silva under consideration 🔵 pic.twitter.com/5pEDhRNCXo
Chelsea star midfielder Enzo Fernandez was spotted in Madrid attending the Mutua Madrid Open Tennis tournament .
He was seen alongside Cucurella and Pedro, this visit seems delicate as the Argentine international whose admiration for the country capital not quite long put him in a difficult state with the Chelsea hierarchy whereby he was suspended for 2 vital matches by former manager Liam Rosenior.
Enzo who gave Chelsea an heroic performance in a win against Leeds United over the weekend in the Fa Cup semi final and tjis will set us up against Big rivals Manchester City.
Fernandez is a kind of player who don’t get moved by the outside noise or rumour but instead he does his things to shut the critics on the pitch and in a very dynamic way .
Enzo is a winner and a fighter who possess much talent and gives his best to the team when mostly needed .
Chelsea fc will need Enzo Fernandez at his best as we look forward to end the season with a trophy as we get set to face Man city in the Fa cup final on May 16
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— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) April 28, 2026
🇦🇷 Enzo Fernández, en Madrid para presenciar el MMOpen.
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Chelsea sporting directors are considering including Fulham manager Marco Silva as a candidate for their head coach role, with plans to contact his camp.
Silva’s contract expires at the end of the season, making him an attractive, accessible target, while other candidates like Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola are also being considered.
Candidate Profile:
Silva, noted for his structured approach and Premier League experience, is being considered alongside other candidates including [Xabi Alonso] and [Andoni Iraola].
Contradicting Reports: While some reports suggest Silva is a top target, others indicate Chelsea is performing wider checks on several candidates, including [Bournemouth's Iraola].
It is going to be a difficult week ahead in search of a preferred candidate to be the next Chelsea manager.
Chelsea fans are increasingly looking forward to see who the owners are bringing in as the manager and this will have a high impact on the incoming and outgoing players especially the top players in the team
It's been a ups and down level of form at Stamford bridge and this has led to the sacking of the Manager Liam Rosenior .
Chelsea former player and Legend Mikel Obi has made his frustration known on his Podcast to the public that Chelsea fc shouldn't be an experimental club for no one...
Statement below:
"Listen mate we're not an experiment, you've done experimenting with Chelsea ; we're a ready made team, established, winners, big big trophies, biggest team in London"
"Don't come and experiment with us, no, get managers that are ready made and experienced at winning titles, whether that's as a manager or player"
Chelsea has so far shows that they need a ready made players for the Premier League or with Premier League experience .
With Chelsea recent struggles, it shows they need players who will come in and make immediate impact ....no more clueless project but a clear one and that's to win matches and trophies.
Gordon will be a great addition to the club with stats shown below:
26 (2)
6
2
Goals
6
XG
8.83
XA
3.37
Shots On Target Inside the Box
14
Shots On Target Outside the Box
11
Touches in the Opposition Box
84
Penalties (Scored) (Scored)
3 (3)
Hit Woodwork
2
Crosses (Completed %)
67 (21%)
Passes (Completed %)
517 (82%)
Long Passes (Completed %)
26 (65%)
Corners Taken
4
Minutes Played
1,814
Dribbles (Completed %)
70 (47%)
Duels Won
100
Aerial Duels Won
8
Total Tackles
19
Interceptions
3
Red Cards
1
Yellow Cards
3
Fouls
13
Offsides
5
Liam Delap is pushing himself to become one of the best striker at Chelsea despite his struggles since switching from Ipswich Town for a few around £30m .
Chelsea hasn’t really benefitted from him since he signed for the blues , it’s been a really difficult season for him and Chelsea will be open to sell him off due to his lack of contribution and impact in matches .
He has barely started 5 matches so far , as he only features mostly from the bench to make impact but yet it’s been a huge struggle for him
Following the recent sacking of Chelsea Head Coach , Liam Rosenior it’s been a really shameful moments for all Chelsea fans and Cobalt Roar can identify that most fans are beginning to loose huge interest in the manner at which the current owner are managing the club.
Since the sacking of Liam Rosenior, it brings a huge relief to all Chelsea fans worldwide ending the shameful and embarrassing loosing streak across 5 matches in the Premier League.
In the hunt for new manager, Chelsea has shortlisted some high profile figures (Manager) to take over the good job and get Chelsea back to winning ways in other to boost our chances of competing for top trophies and winning matches .
We have the likes of Xabi Alonso who once coached Feal Madrid , Marco Silva who is the current Fulham Manager and Iraola who just resign from his duty at Bournemouth.
Chelsea are taking their time to select the best manager to bring Chelsea back to their respective position as a Top club.
It’s still too early to decide who will take over but time will tell
After retiring in 2017, Alonso began in youth development:
Real Madrid Juvenil A (2018–2019)
He coached Real Madrid’s U-14 side, focusing on player development and implementing structured, possession-based football.
Real Sociedad B (2019–2022)
This was his first senior managerial role.
Achieved promotion to the Segunda División in 2021 (a major milestone for a reserve team).
Known for disciplined tactics, pressing structure, and developing young players.
Bayer Leverkusen (2022–present)
Alonso took over in October 2022 when the club was near the relegation zone in the Bundesliga.
His impact was immediate and dramatic:
Guided the team to European qualification in his first season.
In the 2023–24 season, led Leverkusen to:
Their first-ever Bundesliga title
An unbeaten domestic league campaign (historic achievement)
Strong runs in domestic and European competitions
Alonso is widely praised for:
Flexible formations (often 3-4-3 or 3-2-5 in possession)
Emphasis on positional play and buildup from the back
Intelligent pressing systems
Ability to adapt tactics to opponent strengths
Due to his success, Alonso has been linked with elite clubs like:
Real Madrid
Liverpool
Bayern Munich
He’s considered one of the most promising young managers in world football, often compared to coaches like Pep Guardiola for his tactical sophistication.
With only five games remaining in our season, Trevoh Chalobah believes each match will be crucial as the Blues look to build momentum ahead of our FA Cup final and the Premier League run-in.
Making nine clearances, eight headed clearances, alongside plenty of tackles, it was a solid and combative individual display from Trev, with the centre-half highlighting the importance of experience in crunch moments like yesterday.
‘It's just hunger, determination, and wanting to win,’ Trev explained. ‘It’s wanting to win headers, those little things, that's what's needed. And when we do that, our quality shows.
‘When obviously things aren't going your way, and results don't go our way, I think that's what we can hold on to because we've shown it during parts of this season. It was the same conversation in the semi-final – we had to show our mentality, our winning habit, and our winning spirit.’
That winning spirit is something Trev recognises as crucial to the fabric of Chelsea Football Club, and booking our place in the showpiece event against Manchester City in May takes us a step closer to continuing to embody just that.
He continued: ‘It’s another final for us. Last year we were in finals [UEFA Conference League and Club World Cup] and the year before too [with the Carabao Cup]. So, we have that mentality, and it’s good that we showed that. We all knew what the goal was: to win no matter what.
‘For us, it's just focusing on what we have. There are another five finals ahead: four in the Premier League and then, obviously, here [at Wembley] in the FA Cup. We have to go into them with the quality and hunger that we know we can show.’
The 26-year-old recognises that the past few weeks have been tough, but Sunday’s display showed plenty of promise for what's to come.
‘When you don't win games, it's hard to get that determination back,’ Chalobah reflected. ‘For us, it's just about resetting and getting our standards back. As I said, it's still the same players we had at the start of the season when we were flying.
It's not like we lose our abilities overnight. It's just obviously resetting and getting that winning feeling and that mentality back. For us, we just have to block out all the noise and trust in ourselves, speak between ourselves, communicate and trust in our abilities.
‘That's what we need to do from now until the end of the season. As I said, whether you do badly or do well, there's always going to be people who talk. It’s important we just focus on what we have in front of us.’
Porto head coach Francesco Farioli has delivered a definitive blow to Chelsea’s search for a new manager by ruling himself out of the running for the Stamford Bridge vacancy. The Italian tactician is currently on the verge of securing the league title in Portugal and has no intention of abandoning his project at the Estadio do Dragao.
Farioli has officially distanced himself from the vacant managerial position at Chelsea, insisting that his immediate future remains in Portugal. The former Ajax coach has seen his reputation soar again since taking over at Porto last July, boasting a remarkable 74 per cent win rate during his tenure so far. Speaking after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Estrela da Amadora on Sunday, Farioli addressed the speculation surrounding interest from the Premier League giants. "I am the coach of Porto and I am really happy to be here," he stated.
When pressed on whether he could promise the Porto supporters that he would remain in his post even if a lucrative offer arrived from Stamford Bridge, Farioli did not hesitate. The coach was insistent in his reply to the fans, simply stating: "Yeah, absolutely."
While the hunt for a long-term successor for Rosenior continues, interim boss Calum McFarlane has managed to steady the ship. McFarlane led the team to a significant victory on Sunday, where an Enzo Fernandez goal secured a 1-0 win over Leeds United at Wembley, booking Chelsea's place in the FA Cup final. Despite the positive result on the pitch, the pressure remains on the club's owners to identify a permanent leader who can implement a long-term vision.
Chelsea have stepped up their search for a new head coach by reportedly making contact with the representatives of outgoing Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola. The Spaniard, who has earned rave reviews for his work on the south coast, has emerged as a serious contender to fill the Stamford Bridge hot seat following the departure of Liam Rosenior.
While the club is currently under the temporary guidance of interim head coach Calum McFarlane, the heavy lifting is being done by a five-strong group of sporting directors. They have been tasked with identifying a leader for BlueCo’s long-term project, and Iraola's availability at the end of the season makes him an attractive proposition for the west London hierarchy.
Despite the reported contact, Iraola is remaining professional as he prepares to see out his final weeks with the Cherries. When questioned about the prospect of taking the Stamford Bridge hot seat, the 43-year-old was quick to shut down speculation. “No, I think I said it when I announced I was not continuing here, for me, now, it’s about Bournemouth,” he recently stated.
His refusal to engage in talk about his future is a sign of respect for his current employers. Iraola added: “[This] past week, you were asking me about other clubs. I don’t know exactly which ones, but also, as a sign of respect for Bournemouth, I cannot talk right now about my future because it’s not what worries the Bournemouth supporters.”
While Iraola is a primary target, Chelsea's sporting directors are casting a wide net to ensure they find the perfect tactical fit. Other names such as Cesc Fabregas and Marco Silva have been linked with the vacancy. However, one name they can cross off the list is Francesco Farioli, who has enjoyed a stellar run with Porto and is on the verge of a league title in Portugal.
The Italian tactician has completely ruled himself out of the running for the Stamford Bridge job. When asked if he would remain at Porto even if Chelsea came calling, Farioli was emphatic in his response, simply telling supporters: "Yeah, absolutely."
Despite the ongoing talks with Iraola's camp, Chelsea do not intend to announce a new manager until the current campaign has concluded. The interim management of McFarlane has provided some breathing space, particularly after he successfully guided the team to the FA Cup final with a 1-0 win over Leeds United at Wembley.
Calum McFarlane praised match-winner Enzo Fernandez’s all-round performance against Leeds United, highlighting the Argentine's habit of producing decisive contributions in big matches for Chelsea, and explained why he made the tough choice to start Tosin Adarabioyo ahead of Jorrel Hato at Wembley.
Not for the first time, Enzo put in an impressive performance in a high-profile game, linking our attack with the midfield in an advanced role, ahead of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia in the deeper central positions
Our No.8 netted his 13th goal of the season in all competitions – second only to Joao Pedro for Chelsea – as he continued to demonstrate what a dangerous presence he can be in the opposition box.
‘It's something we rely on a lot, that's why he's changed position a lot over the last few years,’ McFarlane reflected.
That was exactly what happened at Wembley on Sunday, as he drove into space to get between the defenders with a late run, perfectly timed to meet Neto’s delivery.
It is something we have seen him do in a Chelsea shirt on a number of occasions – including when McFarlane was previously sat in the dugout away at Manchester City in January – even if our interim head coach was quick to point out that Fernandez brings more than goals to the team.
‘I said to him at the end: "You like scoring at the back post for me!" and he just laughed,’ Calum added.
‘He does that really well; he's done it all year. It's one of his biggest attributes that when you attack down the right, the timing of his runs, his ability to get good distance and height on his jump, and his heading technique is really good.
‘He's a winner – he's got so much talent, he's got so much fire. He's massive for this group and the best thing about Enzo is that he can do a bit of everything, but when it gets tough, you see the fight in him.
‘You see him driving the group on, you see him making tackles, you see him fighting for every loose ball. So he was exceptional and deserved his man of the match award.’
McFarlane then discussed his defensive line against Leeds, highlighting the important role of Tosin in countering the Yorkshire side’s aerial threat, after he got the nod over Hato to partner Trevoh Chalobah at the back.
‘It was one of the most difficult decisions in the preparation for this game, because Jorrel Hato has been probably our best player over the last five or six games.
‘But I decided to go with Tosin, mainly down to the Dominic Calvert-Lewin threat, and Tosin probably being the best match-up to defend that. Also set pieces are a massive part of their game.
‘Tosin's a great leader, a great character, but I fully trust Jorrel and Jorrel could have played in this game, as could Wesley Fofana. So you make decisions as a manager and you hope you get them right, and I thought Tosin was exceptional.’
Bayern Munich have reached a definitive decision regarding the future of Nicolas Jackson following his season-long loan from Chelsea. Despite the Senegal international establishing himself as a reliable deputy to Harry Kane, the German giants are set to pass on the opportunity to make the move permanent this summer.
The decision comes despite Jackson's productive output in a secondary role. The 24-year-old moved to Germany last summer following a complex transfer saga and was tasked with providing cover for star man Harry Kane. While he has performed admirably when called upon, the financial package required to secure him on a long-term basis has proven to be a stumbling block for the Bayern board.
Statistically, Jackson has more than held his own during his stint in the Bundesliga. In 29 competitive appearances, the forward has racked up 10 goals and four assists. His recent form has been particularly eye-catching, with four goals coming in his last five league outings. He proved his worth again this past weekend, scoring the goal that sparked a furious comeback in Bayern's 4-3 victory over Mainz 05.
While manager Vincent Kompany is said to be a fan of the player's work rate and professionalism, the board’s decision prioritises long-term financial strategy. The striker’s ability to impact games from the bench helped Bayern secure another league title and reach the DFB-Pokal final, but it hasn't been enough to convince the decision-makers to commit to a permanent €65 million (£56m/$76m) investment.
Chelsea must weigh up whether to integrate a player who has gained valuable experience at the highest level with Bayern, or capitalize on his 10-goal season to command a significant transfer fee. For now, Jackson remains focused on finishing the season strongly as Bayern pursue a treble.
Source: Goal
Fernandez proved to be the difference-maker for Chelsea at Wembley, heading home a cross from Pedro Neto in the 23rd minute to send the Blues into their 17th FA Cup final.
The goal capped off a resilient display from the Argentina international, who has faced intense scrutiny recently following public comments regarding the departure of former manager Enzo Maresca and his interest in a potential move to Real Madrid.
Despite the off-field noise, Fernandez delivered a dominant performance in the heart of the midfield. "That man I thought was outstanding. There were a lot of question marks on him with his comments made, but when he steps onto the pitch he’s a fighter and he’s a warrior," Cole told TNT Sports after the match.
Chelsea's interim manager Calum McFarlane insisted his players proved to their army of critics that they have character after beating Leeds United to set up an FA Cup final showdown with Manchester City.
McFarlane, 38, replaced the sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday after the Blues had suffered five successive league losses without scoring for the first time since 1912. That particular performance at the Amex Stadium led to accusations that the changing room was not playing for Rosenior.
Yet Enzo Fernandez, wearing the captain's armband against Leeds, headed home the game's only goal to ensure a return to Wembley next month in what could save Chelsea's otherwise substandard season.
'I thought our character, our fight and our drive was brilliant,' McFarlane said.
'We speak tactically a lot but tactics go out at the window at times and I thought the fight, winning second balls, headers, defending set-pieces – the character of the group was exceptional.
'That's been questioned a lot. And rightly so at times, maybe, but that is us at our best and we have to show that level as often as we can. This group is massively capable of that.'
McFarlane also described this victory as a 'dream', given he does not yet hold an UEFA Pro Licence and was managing only his third-ever senior match. He previously acted as Chelsea's interim for two games in January - a draw with City and a defeat at Fulham - when he temporarily bridged the gap between Enzo Maresca leaving and Rosenior arriving.
Expanding on his players being told they lacked character – including the accusations that they earned Rosenior the sack after only 106 days in charge - McFarlane continued: 'I wouldn't question their character. Their character has been questioned because of results.
'We're playing top teams, you get into a rut, momentum is so important. We've seen it with the best team in the world. People are too reactive to the result.
'That group has got massive character. You don't beat PSG in the Club World Cup, Barcelona in the Champions League, and loads of other games… the character shouldn't be questioned. I understand why, but there's a lot of mentality, winners in that changing room. I'm really happy we could show that today.'
Calum McFarlane and Robert Sanchez reflect after Chelsea's 1-0 FA Cup win against Leeds United at Wembley. This win takes the Blues into the FA Cup final.
“The bigger the game, the tougher the opponent and the circumstances, the more they seem to raise their level.” 🤝
“The bigger the game, the tougher the opponent and the circumstances, the more they seem to raise their level.” 🤝
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 26, 2026
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane on the run-in and the upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City.
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“We had a tough week, now this is a good win for us to move forward.” 🤝
“We had a tough week, now this is a good win for us to move forward.” 🤝
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 26, 2026
Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez react after the win for Chelsea.
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“They deserve moments like this.” 🤝
“They deserve moments like this.” 🤝
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 26, 2026
Robert Sanchez reacts after Chelsea book their place in the FA Cup final by beating Leeds United.
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Robert Sanchez labelled Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds as ‘massive’, with the Blues goalkeeper hopeful that we can end the season having lifted a trophy at Wembley.
And after securing a place at the showpiece event on May 16, where we’ll meet Manchester City for the first time in an FA Cup final, Sanchez believes this result and performance can be a platform for the Blues to build upon with five huge games remaining in the season.
‘Today was massive,’ the goalkeeper said. ‘After a tough season with a lot of changes, if we can go into the summer with a trophy, it will be amazing. We need to keep going for the next few weeks, and it will give us a positive boost.
‘We got the win and the way we were thinking before the game is that it’s a chance to get to another final, and we wanted to do that.’
As our shot-stopper, the 28-year-old inevitably pointed to the importance of our clean sheet. But he also highlighted the work of our defenders in making his job easier.
‘A clean sheet and a win – it’s massive,’ he continued. ‘There were a couple of good saves, but it doesn’t come from just me. There were a couple of blocks from our defenders; they kept heading the ball away and fighting for each other, as I said. We scored the early goal, and we defended well.
‘I remember from the start of the season we kept nine or ten clean sheets in 15 games, so I think it’s good to get back into a positive mood with another clean sheet. Now we have five games to go, and we’ll do our best.’
After a disappointing defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League midweek, Sanchez was pleased to be able to give the supporters a moment to remember too.
‘We reacted very well,’ he said. ‘We know that now it’s on us to perform well, to try to get to a final and win a final. If we perform like today, we know it’s possible to do all that. The supporters were brilliant today.’
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