Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admitted his team were 'lucky' to secure a 4-2 FA Cup fifth-round victory against Wrexham after two critical VAR decisions went against the Championship side. The match at Stok Cae Ras saw Wrexham midfielder George Dobson sent off for a foul on Alejandro Garnacho, and a Lewis Brunt goal disallowed in extra time.

Rosenior acknowledged both VAR decisions were correct but emphasized his team needed that luck against a 'magnificent' Wrexham side. 'They were magnificent in their energy and how brave they were in the press,' he said, praising Wrexham's performance despite the defeat. The red card for Dobson and the disallowed goal highlighted how VAR, introduced from the fifth round, changed the dynamics compared to earlier FA Cup stages.

Chelsea's win was powered by Alejandro Garnacho, who scored one goal and created another. Rosenior praised the former Manchester United winger's 'top' goal and 'magnificent' energy levels after playing a full 90 minutes just days earlier. The victory sets up Chelsea for a crucial Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, as Rosenior's side must recover quickly from a physically demanding cup tie.