The feeling has been very positive inside Stamford Bridge surrounding the new manager this season.
Enzo Maresca has led his Chelsea side to second in the Premier League in his first campaign in charge in the top flight, and there have been a lot of improvements amongst the Blues squad in that time.
However, there was frustration at his side’s performance on Boxing Day against Fulham. They conceded two late on to lose the West London derby.
The Blues took the lead through Cole Palmer, and his interplay with striker Nicolas Jackson was a real positive in what was a fairly lacklustre performance from the hosts.
In an attempt to freshen things up while they were in the lead, Jackson was replaced by Christopher Nkunku, with the Frenchman hardly touching the ball in his time on the pitch.
Jackson was putting in a very similar performance to the one against Brentford a few weeks ago, with a big chance going begging in that game similar to today.
Maresca stuck with the Senegal international that day, and he repaid the faith with a fine goal that won them the game.