Enzo Maresca Praises Noni Madueke’s England Debut and Discusses Jadon Sancho’s Early Days at Chelsea

Madueke earned his first senior cap for England in a UEFA Nations League match against Finland. Coming off the bench in the second half, the Chelsea winger wasted no time making an impact, assisting Harry Kane for England’s second goal in their 2-0 victory. Maresca couldn’t hide his excitement about Madueke’s progress, calling it a significant achievement.

"It’s a big achievement for all the players to join their international team, especially for Noni," said Maresca. "We feel very happy for him. He is doing well. The only thing he has to do is not drop a little bit, otherwise, it’s no good for him and he is going to lose all the good things he has done until now." The coach emphasized that Madueke must maintain his high standards moving forward.

Maresca also highlighted how Madueke has already adapted to his attacking system at Chelsea, particularly excelling in one-on-one situations, according to the official Chelsea page. “For every winger, it’s a dream come true to play forward and have the chance to go one-v-one,” he explained. “The best one for us in this moment has been Noni. Every time he receives the ball, he can go one-v-one. Noni is doing fantastic.” This praise underscores Madueke’s role as a key attacking asset for Chelsea this season​.

Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho, who joined Chelsea on loan from Manchester United, has been adjusting to life at Stamford Bridge under Maresca's guidance. After working with the winger during the international break, Maresca shared his initial impressions: “He has been exactly what I expected. He’s a very good player, a one-v-one player with quality in the last third. I’m sure he’s going to help us.” Maresca is confident Sancho will be a valuable addition to Chelsea’s attack​.

Both Madueke and Sancho are poised to play important roles in Chelsea's future, with Maresca's clear focus on developing their talents and integrating them into his dynamic style of play. As the season progresses, fans can expect to see even more from these exciting wingers, who are thriving under Maresca’s management.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has expressed his delight over Noni Madueke's successful England debut and reflected on Jadon Sancho’s early days at Stamford Bridge. Both wingers have been making waves for their club and country, furthering their development under Maresca’s watchful eye.