December 4th 2024.
Enzo Maresca had some strong words for Noni Madueke after Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Southampton on Wednesday. Despite scoring a goal in the match, Madueke's performance in training has been a cause for concern for Maresca. This is not the first time he has called out the young star, as he had previously warned him about his lackluster training performances in August.
Maresca, who has a personal relationship with Madueke, believes that he is capable of doing much more on the pitch. However, he has noticed a pattern of the player dropping his level as soon as he starts performing well. This was the reason he was not included in the starting lineup for their match against Aston Villa.
The Chelsea head coach emphasized the importance of consistent hard work and ambition in training. He expects Madueke to push for more goals and assists, rather than settling for just one. Despite acknowledging his good performances so far, Maresca believes that the young star can still improve and reach even greater heights.
So far this season, Madueke has scored five goals and provided two assists in 13 Premier League games. However, he has faced tough competition for a spot in the starting lineup, with Maresca often choosing Nicolas Jackson over him. This shows the high standards that Maresca expects from his players, including the ones he has spent a significant amount of money on, like Madueke, who was signed for £29m from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023.
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