Cole calls Everton win ‘psychologically massive’ for Chelsea | OneFootball

Joe Cole has called Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Everton ‘psychologically massive’ in the club’s pursuit of Champions League qualification.

Chelsea climbed into fourth place in the Premier League with a narrow win over a stubborn Everton side at Stamford Bridge.

Nicolas Jackson’s first league goal in more than four months was the difference as the Senegalese striker swivelled and fired a low finish past Jordan Pickford on 27 minutes.

Trevoh Chalobah won possession in a good area for Chelsea, before Fernandez fired a pass into Jackson. He took one touch to turn and set himself before lashing in his 10th league goal of the campaign.

The much-maligned Robert Sanchez was twice the hero for Chelsea, making superb stops from Beto and Dwight McNeil as Everton upped the pressure after half-time.

Chelsea will end the weekend in the Champions League places, with top-five rivals Manchester City and Nottingham Forest in FA Cup action.

Former Chelsea midfielder Cole said that position is ‘psychologically massive’ for the Blues ahead of a tough run-in.

“Sitting fourth now with that win is psychologically massive for Chelsea and puts them in a good position for the run in,” Cole said to TNT Sports.

“When you see a group of players celebrating like that you know it’s been a tough afternoon.

“Everton to their credit came here and made it very, very difficult and had their chances at the end, but it’s a good win for Chelsea.”

Chelsea return to action against Djugarden in Sweden on Thursday night, in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final.

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