Chelsea Players Earn Boss Praise for Mentality in Derby Win Over West Ham
Chelsea’s players showed great resilience in their 2-1 win over West Ham. Despite a shaky start, they rallied to secure a crucial victory and climb back into the top four.
Chelsea, West Ham, Premier League, Enzo Maresca, Jarrod Bowen, Pedro Neto, Aaron Wan-Bissaka
West Ham shocked everyone when Jarrod Bowen scored first. But Chelsea didn’t let that get them down. Pedro Neto equalized, and then an own goal from Aaron Wan-Bissaka sealed the win.
It wasn’t the prettiest game, but it was enough to push Chelsea above Manchester City and back into the top four. Levi Colwill faced some heat for a mistake that led to West Ham’s goal, but he’s just getting back from injury.
Chelsea fought back in the second half. Neto’s goal came from a messy scramble, but it was a crucial moment. Then, Wan-Bissaka’s own goal added to the drama, with some debate about a possible foul.
Maresca brushed off any talk of luck. He emphasized the importance of the performance. He said, “We completely deserved to win the game.” He also noted that teams often sit back against Chelsea, making it tough to find space.
Despite the first-half struggles, Maresca told his players to stay strong mentally. He believed they could outlast West Ham’s intensity.
Neto, who came on in the second half, credited the team’s positive mindset for their comeback. He said they stuck to their plan and were happy to get the win. Everyone contributed, and it felt great to help the team secure those three points.