In a season where expectations have loomed large over Chelsea, one man has consistently stepped up and delivered—Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The midfield dynamo once again made the difference on Thursday night, scoring the only goal in the second leg of Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League semifinal against Djurgarden, sealing a 1-0 victory and a 5-1 aggregate triumph.

Speaking to TNT Sports after the final whistle, Dewsbury-Hall gave an emotional insight into what reaching the final—and potentially winning the trophy—means to him and the team.

“Amazing to be in the final,” Dewsbury-Hall said with a smile. “We set our sights at the start of the season to get as far as we can in this tournament and it has been a long couple of months but one more game to go, and hopefully we can lift that trophy.”

It’s clear this isn’t just another final for Chelsea or for Dewsbury-Hall. For a player who joined the Blues to make a difference, the Conference League has provided the perfect stage. But the midfielder is aware that the journey has been anything but easy.

“It would mean everything. A lot of people would have said we should this at the start of the season but I think if we do, we deserve a lot of credit. I know what football is like, it’s not easy.”

That humility and realism are what have endeared Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea fans. Amid a season filled with criticism and scrutiny, the team has shown resilience and character. And Dewsbury-Hall was quick to point out the collective effort behind Chelsea’s European run.

“If we do win it, which I hope we can, the players and staff deserve a lot of credit. We have had pressure from the first match day, we have been professional and dedicated and now we have one more game.”

His first-half strike on Thursday night might have looked routine, but it carried the weight of a season’s ambition. It also highlighted his knack for turning up when it matters most—something Chelsea fans will be hoping to see one last time in the final.

As Chelsea prepare for the Conference League final, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has already proven himself a leader on and off the pitch. Now, with just one game left, he and his teammates stand on the brink of European glory. For Dewsbury-Hall, lifting that trophy wouldn’t just be a fitting end to the campaign—it would be everything.