October 4th 2024.
Football analyst Enzo Maresca recently shared his thoughts on Chelsea's chances of winning the Premier League title this season. While the team has had a strong start to the season, Maresca believes they are not quite ready to compete with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal for the top spot.
Currently sitting in fourth place, Chelsea has been in impressive form, scoring 15 goals in just six games under Maresca's leadership. In their most recent match against Brighton, 22-year-old Cole Palmer scored an incredible four goals in the first half, bringing his total for the season to six. Maresca also showed off the team's depth by fielding an entirely new starting lineup for their Europa Conference League match against Gent.
However, despite these promising signs, Maresca remains realistic about the team's chances. He explained, "I really don't think we can compete with City and Arsenal. We are not ready yet." He went on to point out that City and Arsenal have had the same managers for nine and five years, respectively, giving them a significant advantage in terms of stability and team cohesion.
Maresca also highlighted the importance of time in building a successful team. He referenced a recent match between Arsenal and Paris St Germain, where PSG coach Luis Enrique was asked about the difference in experience between the two teams. Enrique's response was that Arsenal had the advantage of having the same manager for five years, while PSG had only been together for a year and a half.
Looking ahead, Maresca believes that Chelsea's target should be to continue improving and getting closer to the top teams, but they are not yet ready to challenge for the title. This weekend, they will face Nottingham Forest, a team they have struggled against in recent years. However, Maresca is confident in his team's improved mentality and form, saying, "When you win games, it creates energy and confidence. It's helping the process."
Maresca also addressed the criticism surrounding Chelsea's transfer policy, which has seen them spend over £1.2 billion on players in the past two years. He stated that there are now clear signs of that investment paying off, with players starting to gel and the team finding their identity.
In terms of the external noise surrounding the club, Maresca prefers to focus on what he can control - the football side. He acknowledged that there has been a lot of chatter around the club, but he remains calm and confident in his team's abilities. As he put it, "The only part I can control is the football side. All the noise around the club is something I cannot control."
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