In a Round 3 clash of the 2023/24 League Cup held this morning at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea delivered a slightly subdued performance.

 

Nonetheless, their tight defense and ability to capitalize on key opportunities proved crucial, as “The Blues” secured an excellent 1-0 victory courtesy of striker Nicolas Jackson’s lone goal in the 50th minute.

This triumph propels Chelsea directly into Round 4, where they will face Blackburn. Simultaneously, the West London side put an end to a string of three draws and losses across all competitions.

 

Notably, this victory marked Chelsea’s first win in September 2023. Coach Mauricio Pochettino and his team also halted a two-match losing streak against Brighton in various competitions.

Coach Pochettino expressed his thoughts after the match, saying, “The Chelsea players showcased a commendable reaction today. I am highly content with the team’s performance. This win holds significant importance as it helps us regain confidence, and I hope my players will continue their winning streak in upcoming matches.”

 

Navigating such situations is never easy, and today’s match was a must-win for Chelsea. Sometimes, this pressure can lead to less-than-ideal performances in certain areas of the field. However, I believe that in the second half, we managed the game effectively and fully deserved the victory.”

 

Furthermore, the Argentine tactician confirmed that left-back Ben Chilwell had sustained a hamstring injury. He stated, “We will need to assess Ben’s injury tomorrow. It appears to be a hamstring injury.”

 

Typically, players with hamstring injuries require a recovery period of 6-8 weeks, which means Chilwell will likely be sidelined in the near future.