However, ahead of Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League match against Gent. Coach Enzo Maresca addressed the media. Maresca spoke on team news, squad rotation. And individual performance as the Blues are back in European action at Stamford Bridge. He gave an update on Chelsea injury list.
- Team Availability:
Most of the players are available for selection, Maresca said.
Unfortunately, Reece James wasn’t available for Chelsea after he picked up an injury. - Balancing Minutes:
The coach stated that the squad should share playing time.
But Maresca insisted this is fleeting. And with most players focused on Premier League matches while others on cup ones, this scenario is short-lived.
He also spoke of the team’s performance against Barrow in the last fixture. There is no pressure on Robert Sanchez to name Filip Jorgensen, it’s just the emergence of a new option.
“We should be analysing the lead-up to a goal, not just analysing the final mistake,” Maresca said.
They want to be on a collective improvement curve.
Chelsea injury updates
Another new challenge for Chelsea is the Europa Conference League.
But Maresca’s leadership in that time has been impressive, even with all the off-field drama.
Cole Palmer’s standout performances have already dragged the Blues up the Premier League table, and they are high up there.
Chelsea could become the first team to achieve the “European quadruple”. This is winning the Champions League, Europa League, Cup Winners’ Cup and Conference League.
15 goals in the Premier League make them formidable attacking, plenty of good, and plenty of young players too. Being Chelsea and a European star, Gent, an experienced entrant to the European contest, takes on match day two.
Players Availability
1. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall:
Kiernan was out of the squad recently, but it was not due to a physical problem.
Now and then Maresca has got to make some difficult decisions, although they are not really his cup of tea.
2. Ben Chilwell’s Absence:
Maresca acknowledges she never considered Ben Chilwell for the squad, and she has no regrets about that.
As part of the team, individuals’ decisions reflect the direction of events.
3. Mykhailo Mudryk:
Hence, Mudryk as another significant player signed for the team has a lot of improvement to do.
– Against Barrow, he did a pretty good job, and he is settling in nicely.
4. Cesare Casadei’s New Role:
Casadei was decent against Barrow, playing in a more central and deeper role of midfield.
It’s fantastic that he has some physical presence and knows the game on both ends of the floor.
He reckons that he will be seeing more of him in that capacity soon.
– Match Control:
Spaniard also admits there is a need to have control, especially during the matches.
-Blues wants to have a proper balance of the attacking and the defending midfielders.
The level of appetite that the team will display will be important, as will their ability to change.
The head coach of Chelsea, Enzo , gave an update on injury to the players. He elaborated on several important factors in the course of the team’s activity quite recently. Now let’s break it down – from player roles to controlling the matches. After this game, Chelsea will play against Nottingham Forest to extend its winning way.
The youngsters are also improving through the ranks, and players who have been at Casadei’s level elevate the overall team.
Blues have not lost to an official Belgian club in 29 years. Though, they too offer experience and determination. Maresca hopes to keep up some momentum. With a rotation strategy backed by European-experienced players.
Blues look to be in great form. They should capitalize on this. And perform well. They Have built a good team.
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