June 6th 2024.
Cesc Fabregas is hoping that Chelsea's owners have thoroughly researched and considered their decision to appoint Enzo Maresca as the club's new manager. The Italian, who helped Leicester City earn promotion last season, is the latest in a line of managers to take on the challenge of leading the Blues under the ownership of the American hierarchy.
After parting ways with Mauricio Pochettino, despite his success in the previous season, Chelsea's owners have placed their faith in Maresca to continue the team's progress. The 44-year-old, who is a disciple of Pep Guardiola, has impressed with his willingness to work within the club's structure and his attractive style of football.
However, Fabregas, a former Chelsea midfielder, is cautious about the decision and hopes that the owners have done their homework this time around. He acknowledges that there have been success stories of managers starting their careers with little experience, such as Zinedine Zidane and Guardiola, but also points out the need for time and patience.
Maresca's experience coaching in Italy with clubs like Parma and Ascoli could prove beneficial in adapting to the Premier League and implementing his tactics with the young, hungry, and physically fit Chelsea squad. But Fabregas reminds us that without being privy to the owners' discussions and strategy, it's difficult to fully understand the reasons behind the decision.
He also emphasizes the importance of understanding the players and their abilities when implementing a new system, and believes that there are multiple ways to execute the three plus two formation that Maresca has used in the past.
In the end, Fabregas hopes that the owners have a clear plan and have thoroughly considered the potential challenges and successes that come with appointing a relatively inexperienced manager. Only time will tell if Maresca will be able to replicate his success at Leicester with Chelsea, but Fabregas remains cautiously optimistic.
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