In a tightly contested matchup in the second round of the Premier League, Chelsea picked up another important early-season win with a 6-2 thrashing of Wolves on the road. After the match, Chelsea manager Maresca was interviewed by the Match of the Day program, giving an in-depth analysis of the match and talking about the future direction of the team and the specific performance of his players.
On game adjustments and performance:
Maresca began by talking about the team's different performances in the first and second halves. He pointed out that in the first half, the team lost control of the ball in set-pieces and counter-attacks, which was the main reason for the team being passive for a while. However, the team made timely tactical adjustments at halftime and showed a very different spirit in the second half. Maresca emphasized that in the second half the team did not lose the ball again, and firmly controlled the rhythm of the game, and the attack was more accurate and effective. He believes that this positive change was the key to the team's final victory over their rivals.
On the team's future offensive strategy:
When asked if the team will maintain such an offensive posture in every week's game, Maresca said that this is the goal that the team is pursuing, but it is not easy to do in practice. He admitted that every team has its own game strategy and characteristics, and it is not easy to maintain an efficient offense throughout the game. However, he believes that Chelsea has enough strength and potential to do so. Maresca also mentioned that the team created a lot of chances in the game and successfully converted them into goals, but at the same time there are also areas that need to be improved. He said that the team will continue to learn from their mistakes and try to improve their level of play.
On Maduekai's performance:
Speaking about young winger Madueke, Maresca was positive but also pointed out the shortcomings. He said Madueké showed good form and desire to attack early in the game and created several threatening attacking chances. However, he gave away a free kick opportunity just before half time, a mistake the team could have avoided. Maresca emphasized that the team needs to be more careful and focused in controlling the tempo of the game and the distribution of the ball against teams that are good at set pieces. Nonetheless, he remains excited about Madueke's future and is confident that he will continue to contribute to the team's excellent performances in the coming matches.
