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Maresca excited to face 'football dad' in Conference League final

Maresca excited to face 'football dad' in Conference League final

Summary

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is looking forward to facing Real Betis and their manager, Manuel Pellegrini, in the Conference League final. Maresca spoke about his connection to Pellegrini and the upcoming match, reflecting on his history with both Betis’s rivals and the city of Seville.

Key Facts

  • Enzo Maresca is the current manager of Chelsea.
  • Maresca has a personal and professional connection to Manuel Pellegrini, the Real Betis manager.
  • Chelsea won against Djurgarden, reaching the final with a 5-1 score on aggregate.
  • Real Betis defeated Fiorentina after extra time, winning 4-3 on aggregate.
  • Maresca has previously played for Sevilla, Betis’s rivals, which might affect how fans react to him.
  • The final match will take place in Wroclaw, Poland, on May 28.
  • Maresca believes that winning the Conference League could help Chelsea build a winning mentality.
  • He has spent four years working with Pellegrini, both as a player and as an assistant coach.
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