Chelsea manager Maresca spoke to TNT Sport during Chelsea's 4-2 win over Gent in the first round of the UEFA Europa League stage, commenting on his team's performance and congratulating Dijssbjerg Hall on his first goal.
Match Review
"The performance was good. It was a tough game and we coped well. Although we slacked off at some points, which led to conceding the second goal, overall we showed what we are capable of. It's a shame we conceded the second goal, it could have been avoided, but that's part of soccer. We will learn from this and try to do better in future games."
team performance
"Every game is complex and has different challenges. There were a lot of things we could have done better in this game, both offensively and defensively. We created some chances on the offensive end, but we also had some balls that we didn't capitalize on. On the defensive end, we need to be more focused and reduce unnecessary mistakes. I believe we will gradually find our best form as the game progresses."
rotation of players
"Just because a player plays tonight doesn't mean they won't play the next game. I will make decisions based on the players' form and the needs of the game. Everyone has the opportunity to contribute to the team and we need to keep the team cohesive and competitive."
Dewsbury Hall's first goal of the season
"This is a very big moment for Dewsbury Hall. I know him very well and I know it's not easy when you're the starter and then move to a big club because you're not the starter anymore. Sometimes you struggle a little bit at the beginning, but he showed great adaptability and fighting spirit. I'm very happy for him, he scored the first goal of his Chelsea career and it's a reward for his hard work. I'm sure he will continue to contribute more to the team."
Maresca's comments showed his strict demands on the team and his deep concern for the players. He understands that in the highly competitive UEFA Europa League, every game is crucial and requires a concerted effort from the whole team to achieve good results. At the same time, he also has high hopes for young players such as Dewsbury Hall to continue to shine in future matches.
