As the second leg of the UEFA Europa League play-offs is about to be played, Chelsea manager Maresca attended a press conference to express his strong determination and sobriety for the upcoming matches. He emphasized that despite the team's 2-0 victory at home in the first leg, there will be no complacency in the team. Maresca knows that Servette is not an easy team to beat, and the next match will be a tough one.
Facing the issue of injuries, Maresca candidly revealed the team's current predicament. The absence of key players such as Romeo (Ravia) and Reece (James) has undoubtedly brought the team no small challenge, but he also said that the team is fully prepared to deal with the situation and will strive to overcome these difficulties. He firmly believes that with the joint efforts of all players, Chelsea will be able to overcome the difficulties and achieve the desired results.
On the issue of the transfer window, Maresca showed calmness and rationality. He emphasized that the club is actively operating, but the team's main focus remains on the players and games it already has. He denied rumors about the club's chaos and pointed out that the club has a clear direction and long-term plan. Regarding the transfer rumors with players such as Viktor Osmeen and Ivan Toni, Maresca said that these are matters at the club level, and that he, as the manager, is more concerned with the team's game and the players' form.
In terms of player management, Maresca showed an iron fist style of governing. He made it clear that if the players remain in the team after the transfer window closes but cannot integrate into the team's tactical system or cannot meet the requirements of the game, then they will not be given the opportunity to play. This strict management style will undoubtedly motivate the players to train and play harder and strive for better results for the team.
Finally, talking about the pitch condition, Maresca said that although the pitch condition is not good, the team is ready to adapt and overcome it. He believes that with the joint efforts of all players, Chelsea will be able to beat Servite on the road and advance to the next round of the UEFA Europa League.
