Enzo Maresca will be quite happy as Chelsea beat Barrow in the EFL Cup. But, at the same time, the new manager will have a headache. The Blues went on to pick up an easy 5-0 win at home. Christopher Nkunku even managed to bag in a hattrick. At the same time, Pedro Neto also scored his first goal for the club. As a result, the manager is now in a conundrum. He has a big decision to make. Many of his players have caught good form. So, picking a starting lineup to field the best possible XI won’t be an easy job anymore. Anyways, the Blues have more than 40+ players registered already.
Enzo Maresca backs these 3 players at Chelsea
As per metro, the Italian manager spoke about the 3 players he would want to see start for the club. First of them would be Nkunku. The center-forward has been in fine form this season. He continues to find his best levels following his injury-laden last season. Second would be Pedro Neto. The former Wolves star has impressed in his early days for the Blues. Joao Felix is his third pick. The winger continues to perform for the Blues. Enzo Maresca is now in quite a pickle as to whom to start for Chelsea.
Nicolas Jackson or Nkunku?
Having so many quality players helps in rotation. But, it is also important that the Italian picks the right combination of players for a particular game. The Blues will be hosting Brighton in the game week 6 of the Premier League. After their latest EFL Cup win, we could see some shuffling up-front. Both Jackson and Nkunku have begun the season strongly. It will be interesting to see whom Enzo Maresca chooses to start in the next game for Chelsea. He could choose to start both of them. But then, maintaining a balance with the defense won’t be easy. So, as of now, he will have to get it right. Or else, his team might just end up dropping points.
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