Jorrel Hato says Chelsea is motivated to complete 2025–2026 with a victory at Sunderland to guarantee we are playing on the continent next season. Tuesday’s victory over Tottenham puts European qualification in our own hands.
In the Premier League standings, the Blues will begin the last day in ninth place. While Brentford and Sunday’s opponents, Sunderland, are breathing down our necks, we might overtake Brighton in seventh place as they visit Manchester United.
Yes, a victory at the Stadium of Light would put the Black Cats ahead of us. Hato is fully aware of the task at hand, and it looks to be an amazing occasion in the Northeast.
The Dutchman stated, “We knew we had two big league games left after the Cup final and we had to get six points.”
We played the first half versus Tottenham, and the second half is on Sunday. The match against Sunderland will be difficult, but it’s crucial to finish as high as possible.
“We stand a solid chance.” We are aware of what must be done. To guarantee a spot in Europe, we need three points. On Sunday, we’re heading there to win the match. We must be in Europe because Chelsea is a major club.
Hato’s extremely promising maiden season at Stamford Bridge will come to an end with this match. The defender, who turned 20 in March, acknowledged that he had some difficulties adjusting to English football.
But as the weeks have passed, Hato becomes more confident in our defense. In the team’s difficult recent weeks, he has been a bright point.
Hato admitted, “I would lie if I said the first couple of months were easy, because they weren’t.”
“You saw the better side of me in the second half of the season, but it was a challenging time.” I’ve demonstrated my abilities, just as I did in Ajax.
“I’ve become much more confident, which is why I’m playing now.”
Under the direction of Xabi Alonso, who takes over as Chelsea manager on July 1, Hato intends to start the upcoming season.
Hato is prepared to assist where he can, regardless of the configuration the Spaniard chooses—he has frequently used a center defensive trio in the past.
I’ve participated in back three, back four, and back five games. I just want to play, regardless of the location.
He was a fantastic player and a fantastic manager. He excelled at Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Liverpool. Having a manager at the beginning of the season is fantastic news for us. Naturally, Sunday’s match is our top priority, but we are eager for the upcoming season.
