Chelsea defender Jorrel Hato has revealed that keeping a clean sheet was one of the squad's primary "goals" heading into their crucial Premier League encounter against Everton on Saturday.

The Dutch international played a pivotal role in West London as Xabi Alonso's side recorded a 2-0 victory over the Toffees, ending an embarrassing 22-game league streak without a shut-out that stretched back to mid-January.

Drafted into the starting lineup at the last moment following a minor injury to Spaniard Pep Chavarria, Hato delivered a standout performance along the left flank.

The former Ajax prodigy demonstrated exceptional physical drive and tactical composure, surging forward in the second half to deliver a precise low cross that enabled Pedro Neto to fire Chelsea into the lead before Neto sealed the win late on.

Speaking after the match, Hato expressed immense satisfaction with the team’s collective defensive resilience, emphasizing that preventing opposition scoring chances was top of their operational agenda.

The 20-year-old noted that while Chelsea's attacking firepower has rarely been questioned this season, establishing structural control at the back provides the necessary platform to sustain a serious push near the top of the Premier League table.

With a massive London derby against Tottenham Hotspur up next on the calendar, Hato stressed that the squad must maintain these high defensive standards going forward.

His impressive individual display has intensified the healthy battle for starting places at left-back, providing Alonso with excellent tactical depth as Chelsea look to build long-term momentum.

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