‘It’s the best I’ve seen them… but you can’t be losing games like this’: Ashley Cole hails Chelsea’s display against Liverpool yet insists winning games is the only thing that matters Ashley Cole hailed Chelsea for their performance in defeat to Liverpool Cole was impressed by Jorginho in the first half of 2-0 loss at Anfield Ex-Blues defender insisted that winning games is all that matters By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 20:14 BST, 14 April 2019 | Updated: 20:14 BST, 14 April 2019 Viewcomments Ashley Cole has praised Chelsea for their performance in their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool but insisted that winning games is the only thing that matters. Chelsea, who have lacked consistency under Maurizio Sarri, showed some encouraging signs at Anfield but goals from Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah meant that the Blues didn't have anything to show for their efforts. Former Chelsea defender Cole believes that this was Chelsea's best collective performance under Sarri, but was eager to point out that there is still room for improvement. Ashley Cole praised Chelsea's performance but insisted winning is all that matters Speaking on Sky Sports, Cole said: 'I think it should feel different for them. It’s the best I’ve seen them collectively as a team. They kept the ball well, they created chances and Jorginho in the first half played very well - he got around players, made important tackles and freed Willian in behind. 'At a club like Chelsea, it shouldn’t really matter how well you’re playing, you’ve got to be winning games. You can’t be losing big games like this. For next season they have to finish top four.' Cole was especially impressed with the performance of Jorginho in the first half The result means that Eden Hazard's side face an even tougher battle to secure a top four finish Following this result Chelsea remain in the top four but they have played a game more than Manchester United and two more than Arsenal. The Blues do have an alternative route of reaching the Champions League, by winning the Europa League. Sarri's side secured a 1-0 victory away to Slavia Prague in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. Chelsea have four Premier League games remaining this season. Firstly they will host Burnley before travelling to take on Manchester United. They then play Watford at home prior to concluding their campaign with a trip to take on Leicester. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility