Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is feeling confident about Europe after victory at Nottingham Forest.

Callum Hudson-Odoi had Forest 2-1 ahead on 74 minutes after Willy Bony cancelled Chelsea's lead via Mykhaylo Mudryk. But goals from Raheem Sterling (80') and Nicolas Jackson (82') saw Chelsea win 2-3.

Pochettino said, "It was a difficult game, it's always tough against a team who are doing a fantastic season. Today for them was a party because they started the game being sure they would be in the Premier League next year.

"We started controlling the game but conceded in a way we should never concede. The second half was tough but I think it's an important victory for us. The most important thing is the three points but we didn't really replicate the performance from previous games against Tottenham and West Ham.

"If you remember Sheffield United and Burnley, we have struggled against this type of team.

"I think today the players that came off the bench had a real impact."

On Reece James returning: "He is unlucky because we are at the end of the season and there are only two games less. He can add his quality and experience."

Asked if a place in Europe is achievable, he added: "I hope yes, but there are still two big games."

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