´We played two different games´ - Maresca hails Chelsea response in Bournemouth win

Enzo Maresca felt Chelsea reaped rewards for “getting your t-shirt soiled”, as they snatched a late victory over Bournemouth on the Vitality Stadium.

The Blues endured a gradual begin with their hosts producing the better attacking menace for a lot of the contest, with Robert Sanchez conserving out Evanilson’s first-half penalty.

Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie additionally struck the woodwork for the hosts, however substitute Christopher Nkunku landed the decisive blow 5 minutes from time.

And Maresca was happy together with his aspect’s response to a tough first-half efficiency.

“We performed two completely different video games,” he informed Sky Sports activities. “The primary half, we struggled. We didn’t win duels, we didn’t win second balls. The second half, we have been significantly better.

“We knew earlier than the sport that Bournemouth are very excessive urgent, man to man oriented. We confronted a crew who’re very aggressive, it was extra off the ball that we struggled. [The] second half fully modified the image.

“That is soccer. Final time in opposition to [Crystal] Palace, we fully deserved to win the sport. We had possibilities and we drew. Right now, it was there and, ultimately, we gained.

“You can not come right here to this stadium and take into consideration profitable the sport with out getting your t-shirt soiled. You’ll want to win duels, it’s worthwhile to battle. If we’re ready to do that for 95 minutes, you have got extra possibilities to win video games.”

Maresca handed a debut to new signing Jadon Sancho, who was launched as a half-time substitute earlier than offering the help for Nkunku’s winner.

And the Manchester United loanee lifted the lid on how he’s discovering life since his change to Stamford Bridge.

“It’s wonderful to make my debut for Chelsea,” he informed Sky Sports activities. “Simply being again taking part in, I’m very grateful. The crew performed very properly, we dug in to the top and acquired the three factors.

“I’ve been working laborious for this second, and I’m completely happy I acquired my likelihood. Going into this season, I needed to have a great begin, and I’m completely happy.

“I’ve to say thanks to the workers and team-mates. The primary day I got here in, they made me really feel welcome and cozy.”