Enzo Maresca: My Players Are Not Allowed to Decline
Chelsea's head coach, Enzo Maresca, expressed satisfaction with his players' consistent performance in the European Conference League.
Enzo Maresca, head coach of Chelsea, celebrated his team's 5-1 victory against Shamrock Rovers in the final match of the European Conference League group stage. The win marked Chelsea's perfect record with six wins from six matches.
In the post-match press conference, Maresca stated, "I am thrilled. My players have once again demonstrated their professionalism and determination. They know they are not allowed to decline in performance. This game provided an excellent opportunity for our young players, and I am glad they utilized it well."
Marco Guiró's Outstanding Performance
Maresca highlighted the brilliance of Marco Guiró, saying, "Sometimes we forget his age. Guiró has scored six goals in this competition and takes full advantage of his opportunities. Despite the competition with players like Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku, he is striving to establish himself in the squad."
Marc Cucurella's Transformation
Discussing Marc Cucurella, Maresca commented, "I cannot judge last year since I wasn’t here, but Marc has shown great improvement. He has scored twice in the last two games and played excellently against Leicester City. Tonight, he even scored with his weaker foot. All Chelsea players now understand where they need to be when they receive the ball, and that’s a huge positive."
Ongoing Absence of Cole Palmer in the Conference League
Maresca touched on Cole Palmer's absence, linking it to potential changes in the January transfer window, leaving room for speculation.