Trevoh Chalobah was on target as Chelsea swept past West Ham United 5-1 at the London Stadium, a statement victory that not only showcase the Blues’ firepower but also the willingness of a squad eager to set the tone for the season.
Falling behind to an early stunner from Lucas Paquetá could have rattled any team on the night, but Chelsea’s reaction spoke volumes about their mentality under pressure.
Softfootball understands that the mood within the dressing room after the game was one of confidence, the belief around the club is that they are no longer simply chasing consistency but are ready to challenge for trophies again.
Speaking with the club media via the official Chelsea website, Chalobah underlined the way the Blues responded after conceding so early and how it laid the foundation for such a commanding victory.
He said:
‘We didn’t start the game the way we wanted but that is football, and you can’t let things like that affect you,’ said the defender.
‘Moments like that are going to happen, and when the opposition score goals like that, you have to hold your hands up and stay in the game and stay focused. We did that.
‘Us getting that second goal in the first half was very important and maybe a turning point because it allowed us to get control. I felt like when they scored, it got a bit hectic, and we needed to stay a bit calmer, and the team did that well.
‘It is a good feeling. It is always nice to get three points, and we were disappointed not to win last weekend, so it is nice to get back to winning ways.’
The composure and collectiveness to win is something he believes can carry Chelsea through the tough fixtures ahead. Softfootball understands that inside Cobhams, there’s growing optimism about what this squad can achieve, especially given the blend of youth and experience now coming to the fore.
For Chalobah, who capped off the win with his own goal, the performance at West Ham was less about individual headlines and more about what it revealed of Chelsea’s evolving mentality: the ability to take setbacks in stride and turn them into fuel for dominance.
