July 8th 2024.
Enzo Maresca has been given the exciting opportunity to lead Chelsea as their new manager. As he takes over the reins at Stamford Bridge, he is already impressed by the talented squad he has inherited. In his first interview, Maresca expressed his enthusiasm for the journey ahead and urged the club's fans to trust the process.
The Italian coach left Leicester City to join Chelsea, following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino. Despite Pochettino guiding the Blues to a sixth-place finish and a spot in Europe last season, he agreed to leave the club. Maresca, on the other hand, led Leicester to the Championship title and an immediate return to the top-flight. Now, he is determined to achieve even more success at Chelsea, who last won the Premier League in 2017.
"I'm very happy and excited," Maresca said, reflecting on his new role. "It will be a fantastic journey and I'm eager to get started with the players as soon as possible." He takes charge of a strong squad, which includes the likes of England star Cole Palmer, Euro 2024 semi-finalist Marc Cucurella, and the £100m duo of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Maresca is confident in the talent and potential of his players and is eager to work with them to create a winning culture.
"I believe one of the reasons I'm here is because I'm convinced that the squad is very good and full of talent," he stated. "Our main focus now is to build the right culture that will drive us throughout the season. As a coach, I believe that if you can improve individual players, you can improve the team as a whole. So our goal is to work hard every day to help each player reach their full potential."
Maresca has a clear vision for his Chelsea side - he wants them to be aggressive both on and off the ball. He understands the importance of creating a strong connection between the players and the fans. "We want to be an aggressive team, both when we have possession and when we don't. And we need to establish a strong bond between the fans and the club, especially when we play at home," he explained. He knows that having the fans' support can make a huge difference and is determined to create a strong and united fanbase.
For the Chelsea faithful, Maresca has a simple message - trust the process and stay behind the team. He acknowledges that it won't be an easy journey, but he is confident that they will enjoy it together. "Just trust the idea and support the team. We know it won't be easy, but we are determined to give our best and make this journey an enjoyable one," he said with a smile.
Maresca's Chelsea will kick off their 2024-25 Premier League campaign against reigning champions Manchester City on August 18. The fans can expect an aggressive and exciting style of play from the team, as they aim to bring back the glory days to Stamford Bridge. Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive analysis on Chelsea by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us and we are committed to protecting it. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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