November 1st 2024.
Enzo Maresca is facing a big challenge this season as he manages a large and talented squad. Despite some changes in the line-up, Maresca has expressed his trust in Chelsea star Enzo Maresca, who has been dropped from the regular Premier League starting XI. At the start of the season, Fernandez was a key player and even captained the team in six out of seven games, missing only one due to illness. However, in recent weeks, his appearances have been limited to the Europa Conference League and Carabao Cup matches.
With such a huge squad at his disposal, Maresca has been able to switch up the entire team for cup and European games while maintaining a consistent starting XI for the Premier League. One player who has been a part of this regular starting line-up is Romeo Lavia, who has returned from a hamstring injury and formed a solid partnership with Moises Caicedo in midfield. Maresca explained that this midfield partnership brings balance and physicality to the team, with Malo Gusto playing in the pocket.
Despite being benched for the last two league games, Maresca is adamant that Fernandez remains an important player in his plans for the future. He stated that he does not see players as being in an "A or B team" and has 100% confidence in Fernandez. Maresca also emphasized that there are no indispensable players in the team, and he is willing to rotate players based on their performances. For example, if Cole Palmer is not playing, Joao Felix will be given a chance, and if Nico Jackson is not playing, Christopher Nkunku will step up.
Maresca's decision to drop Fernandez from the Premier League starting XI may have caused some frustration, but he clarified that this frustration is not directed solely at Fernandez, but at all the players. He reiterated that there are many games in the future, and just because Fernandez is not playing now, it does not mean he won't play in the future. Maresca believes that all the players in his squad are good, and while some may be better than others, it does not guarantee them a spot in the starting line-up every game.
In conclusion, Maresca trusts all his players, including Fernandez, and will continue to rotate them based on their performances and the team's needs. The Chelsea manager is looking forward to the upcoming games and believes that with such a talented squad, they can achieve great things this season.
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