Chelsea secured a 1-0 win over Tottenham after a tense match where manager Enzo Maresca took responsibility for early defensive substitutions before realizing there were 12 minutes of stoppage time. He praised his team's ability to handle pressure in the final moments. The win bolstered Chelsea's hopes for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. Maresca emphasized the need for his squad to adapt, especially after the return of striker Nicolas Jackson, who added structure with his pressing.
Maresca acknowledged a mistake in early defensive substitutions, realizing only afterward the lengthy stoppage time, but celebrated the team's resilience to win 1-0.
Chelsea's manager recognized the importance of learning to manage pressure-filled situations, noting, 'If you want to become a team, you need to win in a dirty way.'
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