Enzo Maresca was happy with Chelsea’s win of their Europa Convention League play-off first leg however says they “performed with fireplace” within the closing levels.
Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke each netted within the second half of their 2-0 victory, incomes Maresca his first win answerable for the Blues.
Nonetheless, it was nearly a unique story as Chelsea got here beneath late stress, with Jeremy Guillermenot squandering two probabilities in stoppage time to half the deficit for the Swiss aspect.
Regardless of seeing enhancements from their Premier League defeat towards Manchester Metropolis, Maresca says there may be nonetheless a number of work to do in the event that they wish to discover some consistency.
“I used to be a bit frightened as a result of within the final 10 minutes, we performed somewhat bit with fireplace as a result of we might handle the sport fully otherwise,” he mentioned after the sport. “It was good that we didn’t concede, however we are able to study.
“We’re studying the way to handle the sport. Preserving the ball is the proper intention at 2-0 up however the place will not be good, in our half.
“We have to do the identical on the alternative aspect. It was vital to win the sport with 9 adjustments. There have been many good issues.”
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With as massive a squad as Chelsea’s, this sport was the right probability for Maresca to offer extra gamers minutes.
Mykhailo Mudryk’s efficiency brought about some frustration with the Italian as he struggled to make an impression, particularly in a hesitant first half, however Maresca is eager to assist him discover his consistency.
“That is the mission, that is Mudryk, not solely tonight however since he joined the membership,” he added.
“I believe he had good moments however when he has the ball you don’t know in case you’ll get one factor or one other. It’s consistency.
“We’re going to attempt to assist him to vary. When he’s within the closing third, it’s making the correct resolution. Most of his errors are concerning the selection.”
There was additionally some trigger for concern amongst Chelsea followers as Cole Palmer was seen holding his hamstring as he left the pitch, however Maresca dismissed any worries, claiming it is just a minor downside.
“Cole felt one thing however he seems to be fantastic. Hopefully, it’s no downside, and he may be obtainable for Sunday’s sport [at Wolves],” he mentioned.
