Chelsea captain Reece James also underlined the importance of beating Brentford, adding: "We know we needed to win at home. It probably wasn’t our best game on the ball, but to build something special, you need to win games when you’re not at your best.
"We’ve only had a short period with the manager - and some of us have been out and only had a few sessions with him. We’re trying to learn as much as possible in a short period of time, and we’re adapting to the way he wants to play.
"Things take time, and every manager has a different style, a different approach. In this moment during the season, it’s so hard to train because there is a game every two or three days. We just need to prepare the best we can."
James believes the entire Chelsea squad will be key in the second half of the season, adding: "The season is long, and we’re only in January. We still have a lot to play for this season, and there are many competitions we’re still in, and we’ll do our best.
"The schedule is super hectic, and every season there are more games, and it’s a higher intensity. This is probably the most physically demanding league in the world, and everyone in the squad is needed for the full season."
Chelsea follow up their win over Brentford with the welcome of Pafos in the Champions League in midweek. The Blues sit 13th in the league phase, just two points off the automatic qualification spots.