After Chelsea's 6-2 away win over Wolves in the 2nd round of the Premier League, manager Maresca attended the press conference to give an in-depth summary and outlook of the game. He began by talking about his team's performance in the first half, saying that although the opening period was excellent, it was followed by a loss of precision and confidence, which led to some unnecessary goals being conceded. Maresca emphasized that the team needs to focus more on details and avoid losing control of the game due to bad decisions.
Regarding the young players in the squad, Maresca spoke highly of them. He singled out Noni Maduekai for his outstanding performance in the game, and despite the controversy surrounding his inappropriate comments on social media, Maresca kept the focus on his contributions on the pitch. He praised Maduekai for not only having a great game on the offensive end, but also for showing a positive attitude on the defensive end, which is exactly what the team needs. Meanwhile, Maresca also expressed full confidence in the potential and performance of young players such as Cole Palmer.
On the players' activities on social media, Maresca said he trusts the maturity of the players and believes they should be able to exercise self-restraint and avoid unnecessary controversies. He emphasized that as professional players, they should focus on the game and training instead of being distracted by the noise on social media.
Looking ahead, Maresca emphasized the team's continued progress and competitive attitude. He stated that Chelsea's goal is to give their all in every game and play the way they want to play. At the same time, he acknowledged the gap between the team and strong teams such as Arsenal and Manchester City, but that won't stop them from trying to improve their competitiveness. Maresca said he is confident that through time and the team's efforts, they will gradually narrow these gaps and bring more exciting games to the fans.
Finally, Maresca also talked about some of the injury issues the team is currently facing, specifically Romeo Lavia's hamstring injury. He said that the team will keep a close eye on Ravia's recovery and hopes that he will be able to return to the field as soon as possible. At the same time, he also said that the team is ready to deal with the challenge of injuries and will rely on the potential of the current lineup and young players for the upcoming matches.
