September 24th 2024.
Chelsea put on a spectacular performance on Tuesday night, with Christopher Nkunku stealing the show as he scored a hat-trick in their 5-0 victory over Barrow. Enzo Maresca, the coach of the Premier League club, was thoroughly impressed with Nkunku's performance and believes he is one of three players who deserve to start for the team.
The Blues dominated the game against the League Two side, leaving their fans at Stamford Bridge in awe. Nkunku, who had not started a game since their first match against Manchester City, wasted no time in making his mark, scoring two goals within the first 15 minutes. A free-kick by Joao Felix bounced off Barrow's goalkeeper and into the net, securing a comfortable 3-0 lead for Chelsea at half-time.
Pedro Neto, in his first game for the club, scored his first goal right after the break, adding to Barrow's misery. However, they managed to hold off the Blues for the rest of the game, with Nkunku completing his hat-trick in the 75th minute. Maresca was pleased with his team's performance, describing it as both professional and dynamic. He also praised the three standout players and believes they deserve more playing time in the Premier League.
Maresca expressed his happiness for Neto, Nkunku, and Felix, saying, "They all deserve to play from the start in the Premier League but they are not playing in this moment." He also highlighted their ability to make the most of their chances, no matter how many minutes they are given on the field.
Nkunku's impressive performance may have raised doubts about his place in the team, considering the competition from Nicolas Jackson, who has scored four goals in five Premier League games. However, Maresca hinted that he may use both players in the future, but the challenge lies in maintaining a balance between attacking and defending.
The Italian coach jokingly said, "But the problem is the defensive balance. We can think to place with Nicolas, Christo, Joao, Cole Palmer, Noni, fantastic! But then who is defending? Me and you?" He emphasized the importance of having players who can defend as well as attack, and not all of them may be able to do so at the same level.
As the team sits at fifth place in the Premier League, they are gearing up for their next match against Brighton on Saturday. With Nkunku's impressive hat-trick and the team's overall strong performance, the fans can expect more exciting games from Chelsea in the future.
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