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Richarlison has revealed his burning desire to play and help his team-mates was the reason why he was so upset when substituted last night.

The Watford winger as replaced by Roberto Pereyra after 65 minutes last night and the Sky Sports cameras showed him crying on the bench.

And the 20-year-old has explained that he just wanted to play his part in the final 25 minutes, although he was happy to see Pereyra net the fourth goal in the memorable victory.

"I was crying because I wanted to play and help my team-mates,” he told ESPN Brasil.

"But in the end the guy that entered the pitch did the job well so it’s all okay."

Javi Gracia explained that he took Richarlison off after the player was booked and then spoken to by referee Mike Dean.

Chelsea had been reduced to ten men after 30 minutes, as Tiemoue Bakayoko saw red, and he did not want the numbers evened up.

"Richarlison was very happy for the victory," Gracia said.

"There was a moment the referee spoke with him and he was booked - I took the difficult decision to change because he was playing very well. "