Levi Colwill believes Chelsea 바카라deserve to be in the Champions League바카라 following their critical 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground that sealed a top-five finish. (As It Happened | More Football News)
Chelsea now turn their attention to the Conference League final against Real Betis, with the chance to end the campaign with silverware
Levi Colwill believes Chelsea 바카라deserve to be in the Champions League바카라 following their critical 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground that sealed a top-five finish. (As It Happened | More Football News)
The Blues came into Sunday바카라s affair holding their fate in their hands and knowing that three points would confirm Champions League qualification, while ending Forest바카라s own hopes of a top-five finish.
After a cagey first half, defender Levi Colwill broke the deadlock just five minutes after the restart, capitalising on Pedro Neto바카라s cross to slot into an empty net.
Forest pushed for an equaliser but were held at bay by a resolute Chelsea defence, with the Blues securing their first clean sheet in an away Premier League game since a 3-0 win at West Ham in September.
The result sees Enzo Maresca바카라s side finish fourth, capping an inconsistent but ultimately successful league campaign.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Colwill said: 바카라We had to win. We knew we had to win and that it wasn't going to be a hard atmosphere, but we did it.
바카라This club deserves to be in the Champions League.
바카라When I scored, I stayed calm because we still had more minutes to play, but I stayed calm and helped the boys.
바카라What I got taught in the academy is you have to fight. We try to get these clean sheets to win and that's what we did today.바카라
It was just Chelsea바카라s second win in their last 11 away league games, having drawn three and lost six of the previous 10.
Maresca echoed Colwill바카라s statements, adding: 바카라The boys grew a lot as a team and as players, and they showed how good they are today.
바카라I hope we brought this club to where it has to be. We finished sixth last year and, most of the time, they forget that.바카라
Chelsea captain Reece James was delighted with his side바카라s performance, acknowledging the Blues had to dig deep to keep Forest at bay.
바카라It is an amazing feeling. We knew coming here on the final day would be tough,바카라 James told BBC Radio 5.
바카라They have had an amazing season, and they have so much threat going forward.
바카라We had to dig in. We both needed to win, but I am so happy that the team got the job done today.
바카라The season has been long and tough. We started off so well, but then we had a dip. But now we바카라re going into another final, and we have our eyes on the prize.바카라
Chelsea now turn their attention to Wednesday바카라s Conference League final against Real Betis, with the chance to end the campaign with silverware.