Reece James was intercepted to give a passionate half-time speech that inspired Chelsea's Conference League Final Comeback.
The blues came from 1-0 during the break to beat Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw, Poland.
Captain James was mentioned on the couch, but come on the interval to replace Malo Gusto.
TNT sports reporter Becky Ives claimed that she could hear the right back that the troops collected in the rest room in the break.
She told him: “I really heard the team popping up in the dressing room.”
And it made the difference when Chelsea brought a stunning second half performance to achieve glory.
Asked by Ives about his combat cry, James replied: “I thought we were very flat in the first half.
“The game didn't go on our way early and it seemed that it took a lot out of us.
“We needed a response in the second half and we got it.”
Because he was not mentioned in the starting XI, James said: “It is devastating to know that you do not play in the final or not start.
“I want to play every game, but it was the decision of the manager and as soon as he had made the decision, I have to accept it and go further and be ready to get in when I need.”
Enzo Maresca revealed after the game that he did not start James in the midst of the fear of him who still suffered an injury.
He explained: “I promise you, I will always start with Reece, but I try to protect him.
“He is playing more games this season than the last two or three. He knows.
“But he is a top player for us, he is like Cole [Palmer]But the problem is that we have to manage it.
“When we change him, he said,” Boss don't worry, we're going to win the game. “