Enzo Maresca
Enzo Maresca addressed the media following Chelsea’s match against Manchester United, where the teams drew after Chelsea continued their long wait for a win at Old Trafford. Moises Caicedo’s outstanding volley secured a point for Chelsea. Despite some fans’ frustrations over another winless game against United, Maresca expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance.
Enzo Maresca said “I think we controlled the game quite well. We knew against them, we will concede some chances, especially on the counter-attack. We knew that. Probably after the 1-1, because we tried to win it, we exposed ourselves and that is why in the last five or 10 minutes, we conceded a bit more.”
Enzo Maresca commented on Moises Caicedo,
Enzo Maresca said”Since we arrived, Moi is doing fantastic. I said during the week, the problem with Moi and Enzo [Fernandez] – these kind of players – is probably the big money the club paid. Everyone expects them to be the best but they are human and it is normal. Moi is improving a lot. We are spending time with him and the rest to improve them.”
Maresca shared his perspective on the transition from Brighton to Chelsea,
Enzo Maresca said “First of all, most of the time in football, one plus one is not always two. Because he was so good at Brighton, it does not mean he is going to be as good at Chelsea. He needs more time; he needs to adapt. Chelsea is a big club, one of the best clubs in the world, so the impact is not easy. When they join Chelsea for a lot of money, people think they will arrive here and be the best but that’s why I said one plus one is not two.”
Enzo Maresca expressed concerns about Cole Palmer’s injury and the refereeing decisions,
Enzo Maresca said “He was there in the changing room with ice. We are waiting now. Hopefully it is nothing important and then I know you are going to ask me about the referee’s decision. They showed me before the press conference, I think it is quite clear almost for all of us but the referees there did not take the decision and they made a different decision.”
Maresca explained his discussion about the referee’s decision during the match,
Enzo Maresca said “Yes. I just said, for me, when there is no intention to go for the ball and he goes for the player. It’s a red.”
Lastly, Enzo Maresca praised his squad,
Enzo Maresca said”I think I have one of the best squads in the Premier League, I have no doubt about this. Moi belongs to the squad. Since I arrived, the first thing I said to the club is that I was in love with the squad and this squad is very good. We have one of the best squads in the Premier League. Talent is not enough. We need to be more things but we are in the right direction.”
Maresca stated his disappointment regarding the lack of explanation from the referee regarding the incident involving Martinez,
Enzo Maresca said “No. He didn’t say nothing. I just said to him when there is no intention to go for the ball and to go for the player, the legs, there is no doubt about the decision.”
