Chelsea Head Coach Liam Rosenior revealed his post-match thoughts in his press conference following Chelsea’s seven-goal dismantling of League One relegation strugglers Port Vale to progress to the FA Cup Semi Finals at Wembley.
Off the back of the international break, Rosenior's boys in blue were gunning for victory as they tore apart the Vale defence with goals from minute one all the way through to added time.
Jorrel Hato opened the scoring in the opening seconds before goals from João Pedro, Tosin Adarabioyo, Andrey Santos, Estevao, Alejandro Garnacho and a Port Vale own goal sealed the deal for the Blues on home turf.
Chelsea players celebrate during FA Cup Quarter Final victory over Port Vale at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea players in action during the FA Cup Quarter Final. Source: Getty Images
Rosenior on Chelsea's performance and season outlook
The Chelsea boss summarised his Chelsea side's performance with “I was very happy with the application and intensity levels from the team” before adding “It’s been a really important week in terms of my staff and the club. When we go through a difficult period like we did, you come out of it stronger. I think we can still have an outstanding season”.
He then spoke about his Wembley aspirations going into the Semi Final “It’s what you dream of. I’m the head coach of a huge club where it’s deemed normal for us to be in that situation”.
When asked about Palmer’s captaincy, the Englishman replied “It’s a natural step for Cole and where he is in his career. Cole is so brave, he’ll take the ball on the pitch and if he makes a mistake, he’ll take it again. That’s what I want”
Liam Rosenior celebrates Chelsea FA Cup Quarter Final win over Port Vale
Rosenior celebrates Chelsea's progression to the FA Cup Semi Finals. Source: Getty Images
Academy debut for Kavuma-McQueen
Rosenior commented on another Chelsea academy debut performance “I’m so happy for Ryan (Kavuma-McQueen). I had the pleasure of watching him in the FA Youth Cup maybe six weeks ago. It was a fantastic moment for our Academy”.
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen makes Chelsea academy debut in FA Cup Quarter Final
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen made his Chelsea debut in the FA Cup. Source: Getty Images
Chelsea injury update
Jamie Gittens
“Unfortunately Jamie in training yesterday picked up what looks like another hamstring injury. We need to scan him and make sure he’s okay”
Jamie Gittens before suffering hamstring injury in Chelsea training
Jamie Gittens faces a potential hamstring injury setback. Source: Getty Images