Enzo Maresca Satisfied with Chelsea's Progress After Draw Against Inter Milan

Gary

8/12/2024

Enzo Maresca spoke about the performance after 1-1 against Inter Milan
Enzo Maresca spoke about the performance after 1-1 against Inter Milan

Maresca's Verdict on the Performance

Enzo Maresca: "Very happy because I can see that the team is improving on the ball and off the ball. Once again, we created 6 or 7 clear chances today. We just scored one, but it's very important to create those chances and for sure we want to score more."

Maresca was pleased with the number of opportunities his team created, emphasizing the importance of generating clear scoring chances. While converting these chances remains an area for improvement, the coach is optimistic about the offensive potential displayed by his squad.

Defensive Aggressiveness

Maresca also commented on the team's defensive efforts, noting the overall aggressiveness and ability to recover possession swiftly.

Enzo Maresca: "Regarding off the ball, except for the goal we conceded, which was a small mistake, the team was very aggressive, recovering most of the time on the ball."

The coach acknowledged a minor defensive error that led to Inter Milan's goal but praised the team's persistent and aggressive approach to winning back possession.

Tactical Implementation

When asked if his tactical methods were being effectively adopted by the team, Maresca affirmed the visible progress.

Enzo Maresca: ''Absolutely! You could see clearly even today. We try to keep the ball to dominate and the team is already doing well.''

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance and progress following their draw against Italian champions Inter Milan. Maresca shared his insights on the game, highlighting the improvements both on and off the ball.