Former Chelsea captain John Terry has made a bold declaration about the club's resurgence following their dramatic Premier League victory over West Ham United at Stamford Bridge. The Blues staged an impressive second-half comeback to secure a 3-2 win, prompting the legendary defender to proclaim that Chelsea have returned to their former glory.
A Game of Two Halves at Stamford Bridge
The match appeared to be heading towards disappointment for Chelsea supporters as West Ham established a commanding 2-0 lead before halftime. Jarrod Bowen gave the visitors an early advantage, and Crysencio Summerville doubled their lead shortly before the interval, putting relegation-threatened West Ham in a strong position to claim a crucial victory.
However, the second half witnessed a remarkable transformation in Chelsea's performance. Joao Pedro reignited Chelsea's hopes with a goal shortly after the restart, and Marc Cucurella's diving header brought the scores level with just twenty minutes remaining. The dramatic climax arrived in injury time when captain Enzo Fernandes scored the winning goal, sending the Stamford Bridge crowd into raptures.
Terry's Triumphant Reaction
Reacting to the thrilling victory on social media platform TikTok, Chelsea icon John Terry expressed his delight at the team's character and determination. "What a result for Chelsea, what a result," Terry declared enthusiastically. "We are back, we are back. Chelsea are back. What a result and how good are late goals, especially when you come from behind."
The former England defender added with characteristic confidence: "Chelsea are back, West Ham are gone. The most important thing is Chelsea are back. Great result boys, well done."
Rosenior's Impact Continues
This victory represents Chelsea's sixth win in seven matches under new manager Liam Rosenior, who replaced Enzo Maresca earlier in the season. Rosenior's only defeat since taking charge came against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, demonstrating the positive impact he has made at the club.
When Maresca departed, Chelsea were positioned fifth in the Premier League table. Under Rosenior's guidance, the Blues have climbed back into the top four while also securing qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League, marking significant progress in multiple competitions.
Manager and Players Reflect on Comeback
Speaking after the match, Rosenior praised his team's resilience and fighting spirit. "That's football – it was a game of two halves," the Chelsea manager observed. "West Ham were by far the better team in the first half. Our energy and quality wasn't there. We were lethargic, made tired decisions, our shape wasn't good enough and they deserved to be 2-0 up."
Rosenior continued: "But all of the things I asked of the players in terms of reacting to setbacks, I saw. Tactics went out of the window – it's about heart and spirit, fight and to hear the Stamford Bridge atmosphere, the fans got behind the players. Hopefully that can kick-start us into a really good end to the season."
Goalscorer Marc Cucurella echoed his manager's sentiments, highlighting the team's improved mentality after halftime. "At half-time we spoke. In the end, it's about our mentality and the desire we showed in the second half," the defender explained. "We are very happy. [Liam Rosenior] said it's about us. If we go to press, want the ball, play with confidence, we will get the chances to win."
Cucurella added: "We have very good players and a very good team, since the start of the second half we showed a lot of energy and desire. If we play with this energy we are able to win a lot of games."
Looking Ahead
Chelsea now turn their attention to their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal on Tuesday night, where they will attempt to overturn a one-goal deficit. The dramatic victory against West Ham provides significant momentum as the Blues continue their pursuit of success across multiple competitions this season.
