Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed confidence and excitement ahead of the new season, following the team’s Club World Cup triumph and flawless pre-season performance.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is feeling confident as his team gears up for the new campaign. The Blues have been in excellent form, culminating in a 3-0 win over European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final and a commanding 4-1 victory over AC Milan in their last pre-season friendly.
Maresca praised his team’s performance against Milan, saying, “I think the performance was very good until the red card. We started the way we wanted – intense and with a high tempo on and off the ball.”
The Italian manager’s confidence stems from the team’s impressive pre-season performances, including a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in their opening friendly.
Maresca said, “It’s our second one (pre-season game). But overall, I’m very happy, and now we start the Premier League. I’m confident in general and excited. We have another long season ahead and we are going to try to do our best.”
Chelsea’s new forward signings, Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, have made a significant impact, with both scoring against Milan. Pedro, who has scored five goals in as many games for Chelsea, praised Delap’s performance, saying, “I don’t want to say competition, I think it is very good for Chelsea to have both strikers at a good level. In the last game, he did not score. Today, he scored two goals. I am very happy for him.”
The Blues will face newly-crowned FA Community Shield winners Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener on August 17. Maresca’s team will look to build on their momentum and make a strong start to the season.
Chelsea’s pre-season form has been impressive, with victories over Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan. The team’s attacking prowess has been on full display, with Pedro and Delap leading the charge.
As Chelsea kicks off their Premier League campaign, Maresca’s confidence and excitement is palpable. With a strong squad and impressive form, the Blues will be looking to make a good outing in the league and other competitions.
