“Invincible player” “Nobody notice him” – Juan Mata impressed with what £250k-a-week Chelsea star did in 3-2 win over forest
Chelsea took the lead in the first half thanks to Mykhailo Mudryk before goals from Willy Boly and Callum Hudson-Odoi eventually put Nottingham Forest in front.
Mauricio Pochettino‘s men looked set for defeat, but Raheem Sterling came off from the bench to make it 2-2 in the 80th minute.
Nicolas Jackson then scored a header shortly afterwards after some good work from another substitute, Reece James, to give Chelsea all three points.
Former Chelsea star Juan Mata was impressed
Reece James was making his first appearance since December after recovering from a hamstring operation and did not disappoint.
It was his ball into the box that Jackson put away, and former Chelsea attacker Juan Mata has praised the right-back for his delivery.
Commentating on the game Mata, said: “It is a great ball in by Reece James and nobody tracks him. Nicolas Jackson three-yards out powers it into the net!
“Let’s be honest Chelsea have not been great and there has been nothing between the two teams.”
Following their win at the City Ground, there is now a real possibility of Chelsea finishing in the top six this season. The Blues are now level on points with Newcastle, who currently sit in sixth.