In the midst of Chelsea's intense and fulfilling pre-season preparatory training, French midfielder Nkunku was recently interviewed by the club's officials, where he not only looked forward to the upcoming season, but also spoke highly of the positive impact that new manager Maresca has brought to the team.
Talking about his personal status and outlook for the new season, Nkunku appeared to be full of confidence. He said: "After a challenging season, I am feeling very good now. A good rest in the summer was crucial for me, it not only helped rejuvenate my body but also relaxed my mind. I'm ready for the new season and I'm giving it my all in every training session to make sure I'm in the best possible shape for the challenge. At the moment, pre-season training is going well, the atmosphere in the team is great and we are maintaining our form through intense training and preparing for a series of friendlies to test our results."
Nkunku spoke highly of new head coach Maresca. He believes that Maresca has brought a new philosophy of play and tactical system to the team that has benefited the players. "The new head coach has reinvigorated us, he has brought a very advanced philosophy of the game and we have all enjoyed training under his guidance." Nkunku said, "He emphasizes teamwork and tactical execution and requires us to adjust to his demands in every training session. Although it takes some time to get used to, I believe that if we work together, we will be able to realize his tactical vision and play great soccer."
In addition, Nkunku singled out Maresca's emphasis on possession tactics. "Coach Maresca pays a lot of attention to possession, and he wants us to control the ball more in the game and tear apart the opponent's defense through subtle coordination." Nkunku said, "In order to achieve this goal, we are now doing a lot of training with the ball and trying to improve our ball control and passing accuracy. I am confident that we will show even better performances in matches as the training progresses."
Nkunku is also looking forward to the upcoming preseason. He said, "The preseason is a great opportunity for us to get to know each other better and strengthen our understanding. Every day's training and matches bring us closer together and prepare us for the start of the season. At the same time, participating in friendly matches also allows us to recover and adjust our bodies better, laying a solid foundation for the intensive schedule ahead. What's more, we also get to meet our passionate fans at the matches, and their support and encouragement is what keeps us going."
