Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior appeared in a press statement following the 4-0 victory over Hull City in the match that brought the two teams together at the MKM Stadium as part of the fourth round of the FA Cup.

The coach said, "I was very pleased with the players' performance and commitment in the first half. It was a tough match, all credit to Hull City, as they are performing excellently in the Championship, and I hope they get promoted to the Premier League this year. However, thanks to our commitment and dedication in play, and our usual quality performance, this provided us the foundation for the victory tonight."

He added, "We performed well throughout the ninety minutes. It's natural to want every minute of every match to be perfect. There are many aspects we can improve on, but I am very happy with our start as a team."

He continued: "Pedro Neto was outstanding; he works hard and has great talent. I am very happy to see him score the goals he did today. Everyone put in a great effort for each other."

He emphasized, "What pleased me the most was the high morale they showed. They were a source of pride for the club." It was a very strong performance in terms of the mental focus needed to achieve success.

He concluded about returning to Hull, his former team: "I have more than 20 family members with me. This club means a lot not only to me but also to my family for many reasons. I truly appreciate the reception I received from the club, and it was wonderful to be warmly welcomed by both teams."