Mauricio Pochettino hailed the character and personality of his players after watching Chelsea end a three-game winless run by beating Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round.
Home supporters witnessed a victory at Stamford Bridge for just the third time since March as Nicolas Jackson’s goal proved the difference between the sides and set up a fourth-round meeting with Blackburn.
“Very pleased with the performance again,” Pochettino said at full-time.
“[I am] happy for the victory and [it is] important to go through and build our momentum. I hope to build momentum for the future from today.”