In this morning's friendly match with Real Madrid, Chelsea suffered a regrettable loss with a score of 1-2. After the match, Chelsea manager Maresca was interviewed by the media and elaborated on topics such as the team's performance in the match, defense issues, player status and future transfers.
Trouble with the defense line premise and the solution
Maresca started off by talking about the problems Chelsea suffered during the game due to the premise of their defense. He admitted that he has focused on this issue with the team since the beginning of his tenure, and pointed out that last year the team conceded a lot of goals because the defense was too far forward. Maresca emphasized that despite the team's excellent performance on the offensive side of the ball, which created many chances, the holes on the defensive side of the ball are still the key to be solved. He further pointed out that "defense" here does not only refer to the backline, but covers the defensive awareness and coordination of every player on the team.
Considerations for Broa's non-inclusion on the roster
In response to Broa's failure to make the roster for the game, Maresca said it was just a team decision and thankfully noted that Broa was not injured. As for Broa's future, including the question of whether he will leave the team in the transfer window, Maresca was cautious, saying that it is still necessary to further observe and let time give the answer.
Enzo's team status and leadership
Speaking about Reece James' act of handing over the captain's armband to Enzo after he came off the field in the previous friendlies, Maresca was highly complimentary. He emphasized that the respect Enzo receives within the team as a key member of the squad is evident. The gesture not only reflects Enzo's personal charisma and leadership, but also highlights the good team atmosphere and mutual trust among the players in the Chelsea squad.
