Positives (continued)
The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge has been noticeably improving in recent weeks, and Thursday night was another example. Having Spurs in town helped raise the intensity, but credit also goes to the home fans.
The playing of âBlue Is the Colourâ by the club DJ just before kickoff added a sense of occasion and unity. The players seemed to feed off that energy, and maintaining that kind of support could be critical in the seasonâs final stretch.
Nicolas Jackson didnât score against Spurs, but his presence was certainly felt. His movement and ability to hold the ball added a new dimension to Chelseaâs attack and caused problems for the Tottenham defense.
It was Jacksonâs positioning that drew both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven toward him, allowing Cole Palmer to whip in a ball that Enzo Fernández eventually converted after finding space left by the retreating defenders.