Enzo Maresca has simply had one in every of his finest days as Chelsea coach, managing the Blues to a assured 3-0 win over Barcelona at residence within the Champions League.
In doing so, his workforce broke a streak in spectacular vogue. No workforce has stored a clear sheet in opposition to Barcelona for 53 video games, however the Blues managed it right this moment. That was barely conditioned by the primary half pink card to Barca, however was wonderful regardless. The coach performed it down:
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“It’s about defensive stability. One thing that you must [keep clean sheets] to attain huge issues.”
Enzo Maresca praises Estevao and calls again to Membership World Cup
Enzo Maresca celebrates successful the Membership World Cup. (Photograph by Buda Mendes/Getty Pictures)
It’s a formidable document for positive, and it wasn’t the one factor that Maresca appreciated from the sport. He additionally took the prospect to reward Estevao Willian, who had responded to the uncommon likelihood to get a begin by scoring an outstanding aim for the Blues, leathering it from a decent angle down the precise.
“An enormous evening for him, for the membership, for the followers,” Maresca mentioned of the teenager.
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“Very good.”
Wanting again on the improvement of his group, the supervisor couldn’t assist however point out the Membership World Cup, the place we actually noticed his group go up a gear and present they have been succesful in opposition to prime opposition.
“Successful the Membership World Cup was crucial for the gamers by way of confidence. They realised they will win video games in opposition to any groups. To get winner mentality, that you must win video games.”
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