Summary
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed a need for more experienced players amid speculation about his future. During a match against Newcastle, Chelsea managed to rally from a two-goal deficit to end with a draw. Maresca commented on the challenges of managing a young team and emphasized focus on controlling aspects of the team.
Key Facts
- Enzo Maresca is the current manager of Chelsea, having joined from Leicester City in July 2024.
- Maresca suggested that having older, experienced players in the squad is valuable.
- Chelsea was down 2-0 at halftime against Newcastle but managed to draw the game with second-half goals.
- The team showed inconsistency, contrasting with their previous strong performance against Everton.
- Maresca has faced speculation linking him to Manchester City, but he denied these rumors.
- Chelsea's squad is very young, with the youngest average age in the league.
- The club’s main goal for the season is to qualify again for the Champions League as they did last year.
- Chelsea remains in fourth place after the draw against Newcastle.