Summary
Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea, will face his mentor Manuel Pellegrini in the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis. While Maresca has a strong personal connection with Pellegrini, he faces the pressure of winning his first trophy as a manager to assure Chelsea fans of his capability.
Key Facts
- Enzo Maresca is the manager of Chelsea and will compete in the UEFA Conference League final.
- The final is against Real Betis, managed by Maresca's mentor, Manuel Pellegrini.
- Maresca and Pellegrini have a close relationship since Pellegrini encouraged Maresca to become a coach.
- Chelsea's ownership plans to evaluate Maresca's performance by the end of the 2025-26 season.
- Winning the final is important for Maresca to gain the support of Chelsea fans.
- Maresca learned many coaching principles from Pellegrini, including treating players like family.
- Maresca has also worked with other notable coaches like Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti.