"Both VAR decisions were correct. It was a dangerous challenge [by Dobson] and if you are offside, you are offside. But we needed that element of luck today because Wrexham were so good in their performance. They were magnificent in their energy and how brave they were in the press."
"We had to be at a high, high level tonight because we were pushed by a very good team. Wrexham threw caution to the wind. It's a cup tie, you expect balls in the box, crosses from wide areas. In these cup ties, you can feel the emotion and they are very difficult games to play in."
"Lots of Premier League teams will find that in this competition, but we just need to recover and prepare for a big game on Wednesday [against Paris Saint-Germain] now."
Chelsea secured a 4-2 FA Cup fifth round victory over Wrexham in extra time, with two VAR decisions proving decisive. George Dobson received a red card for a foul on Alejandro Garnacho, and Lewis Brunt's goal was disallowed for offside. Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior confirmed both VAR decisions were correct but acknowledged his team needed luck to win. Rosenior praised Wrexham's performance, highlighting their energy, bravery, and tactical approach. He emphasized that Wrexham's pressing and attacking play forced Chelsea to perform at their highest level. Garnacho delivered a standout performance, scoring one goal and creating another. Rosenior noted that Premier League teams often face such challenging cup encounters and stressed the need for recovery before Chelsea's upcoming match against Paris Saint-Germain.
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