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Levi Colwill backs Enzo Maresca's bold Chelsea decision as Moises Caicedo shows his true colours

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Moises Caicedo has shown his true colours following Chelsea's 2-1 win over Fulham. Pedro Neto fired Enzo Maresca's side to victory at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon, .

Alex Iwobi gave Marco Silva's side the lead inside the opening half-hour. Then, shortly after coming on for Nicolas Jackson in the second half, to level proceedings.

In the dying embers of stoppage time, Neto finished off a brilliant 15-pass move, smashing the ball past Bernd Leno. With five games remaining, Chelsea are fifth in the Premier League; just .

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After the game, on Instagram. Proving why he's regarded as one of the leaders in the dressing room, the 23-year-old midfielder wrote: "We keep pushing together, boys! Proud of all of you, let’s go for more!"

Colwill also summarised the result with a motivational message on social media. The 22-year-old defender wrote: ". Let’s keep pushing blues."

Later in the evening, Colwill heaped praise on George for his role in the dramatic turnaround in west London. Speaking to the , the England international explained exactly why Maresca brought him on.

"We all know how good of a player he is," said Colwill. "And and hopefully he keeps pushing and he tries getting into our side because that’s why he’s here, because he’s an amazing player. He’s not there to sit on the bench; he’s there to come and play."

Speaking to reporters after the game, to find a winner. The Blues boss said: "Sometimes you also have to be a little bit lucky.

"I think Tyrique's goal gave us an extra energy, an extra boost. But I was quite positive because the team was performing well so I was quite positive."

Maresca added: "Fortunately it was not [Marc] Cucu again. Very happy for Tyrique, him and Josh Acheampong, both from the academy, we decided to promote them because they are good talent, they have to work hard.

"Pedro's goal, we all know that Pedro is better in the right side but we have also Noni, we have also Jadon so I try to decide game by game but Pedro is doing well since he arrived here."

On George's goal, Maresca said: "I think Tyrique, when he scored, it was a nice moment but also give an extra energy to the players to try to win the game in the last minute."

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