D. Welbeck, Chelsea FC's striker who scored in his debut after Chelsea FC's 2-0 home victory over Luton Town in the second round of the League Cup, spoke with the club's official media.

Danny, first of all congratulations. You made scoring on your debut look effortless. How are you feeling?

It's been fantastic, really. Scoring on my debut and opening my goal tally so quickly is an incredible feeling. I'm really pleased about it, but more importantly, I'm delighted to have helped the team progress to the next round. We need to put in strong performances in every competition this season.

How important are patience and discipline when facing opponents who clearly set out to sit deep like tonight?

I think it's very important, especially patience, which means staying organized and keeping the ball moving constantly. Facing a compact defensive line is never easy, so you have to shift the ball from side to side, looking for gaps. We had some chances in the first half and might have scored earlier, but couldn't break through. At halftime, the coach gave us clear instructions to get the ball into the box faster and play more direct. That worked really well. Moisés Caicedo's crosses were of high quality and created good opportunities; it was excellent. I just had to be there to finish.

You mentioned the halftime adjustments. Can you tell us about the head coach? What's it like working with Enzo Maresca in these early days?

It's been great. It's a good start, but you know we've only played a few games. We need to keep working hard and learning the new ideas he's bringing to us. There are many new tactical demands, and some players are returning quite late, while new signings are still adapting and settling. But so far, everything has been excellent, and the future looks incredibly exciting.

It feels like you've been here forever. You've adapted to the team so naturally, and that understanding was evident in tonight's match.

It's an honor to play alongside these fantastic players, and it's great to be out on the pitch. As the number nine today, it's about positioning myself at the back of the opponent's defense. When the ball comes to my feet, I'm ready to combine with Moisés and Cole. I'm really enjoying this process and looking forward to more of this kind of understanding in the future.

You've taken on huge responsibility immediately upon joining the team. How happy are you with your first few weeks at the club?

I'm very pleased. Adapting to the team has been easy for me. This is a fantastic group of teammates, and the staff has welcomed me well. Everyone has been kind to me at the training ground, and the fans have been great too. I've received a warm welcome, so I'm really grateful. It's always good to see familiar faces when you come in, and that's helped me settle. Now I'm just looking forward to continuing to build and develop myself every single day.

Big matches are coming up quickly, and this weekend will be special for you because Brighton & Hove Albion, your former club, visit in the Premier League.

Yes, of course it's special. That's my former club, the team I played for. However, I'm fortunate to have faced my former club several times throughout my career, so it's not entirely new territory for me. I'm looking forward to this game, and as I said, I'm excited to keep pushing myself forward.

Finally, as you mentioned, the fans are already singing your name. The atmosphere in the stadium is very positive. How much are you looking forward to what you can achieve this year?

We can build something special here. It feels great to hear the fans singing my name, and I hope it continues in the future. With the quality of players we have now, I think we should definitely achieve some special things. So we'll keep moving forward, work hard every day, and aim to win matches this weekend.

Excellent. You were brilliant today.

Thank you very much.

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