‘We won the game in the first 10 minutes’ – Enzo Maresca on Chelsea’s Dominance over PSG

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was left speechless by his players’ stunning 3-0 win over PSG in the Club World Cup final. The Italian manager praised his team’s performance, saying that they set the tempo and were excellent at pressing their opponents. “I have no words for the players,” Maresca said. “They all deserve this and it’s a good moment”.

A Quick Start

Maresca attributed Chelsea’s success to their strong start, saying that they won the game in the first 10 minutes. “For me, we won the game in the first 10 minutes,” he said. “We set the tempo and we were very good at pressing them.” The conditions were challenging, but the players did well to maintain their intensity throughout the game.

A Well-Deserved Break

After a long and demanding campaign, Maresca is looking forward to a short break with his players. “I’m more excited that we have three weeks off,” he joked. The players will return in time to prepare for a pair of pre-season friendlies at Stamford Bridge, against Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan.

A Successful Campaign

The Club World Cup win is the second trophy for Chelsea and Maresca in the last two months, following their Conference League triumph. Considering that they also finished in the top four in the Premier League, this is an outstanding first campaign for the Italian manager. Maresca’s tactics and leadership have been widely praised, and he will be looking to build on this success in the coming season.

What’s Next for Chelsea?

Chelsea will take a short break before returning to action with two pre-season friendlies at Stamford Bridge. The team will face Bayer Leverkusen on August 8 and AC Milan on August 10. These matches will give Maresca an opportunity to fine-tune his team and prepare them for the new season.

Maresca’s Future Plans

While Maresca is excited about the future, he is taking things one step at a time. “Of course, I am very excited about the future,” he said. The Italian manager will be looking to build on the team’s success and make a strong impact in the coming season.

Source: Africa Publicity