Enzo Maresca is unfazed by a frightening set of fixtures that pits Chelsea in opposition to Newcastle United, Manchester United and Arsenal inside a fortnight, taking confidence from the Blues’ efficiency at Anfield final week.
Chelsea suffered simply their second defeat of the Premier League season final Sunday, taking place by a 2-1 scoreline in opposition to early pacesetters Liverpool.
Nevertheless, Maresca stated there have been loads of positives for Chelsea to take from a sport that noticed Reece James and Romeo Lavia return from damage, and his much-changed aspect then crushed Panathinaikos 4-1 within the Europa League on Thursday.
On Sunday, they welcome Newcastle to Stamford Bridge, earlier than going to Tyneside for a swift rematch within the EFL Cup’s final 16 on Wednesday.
League video games at Outdated Trafford and at residence to Arsenal then observe earlier than November 10, a run that might present the sternest examination of Maresca’s credentials thus far.
“The Liverpool sport was excellent. We had been good with the ball and with out the ball,” Maresca instructed reporters at Friday’s pre-match press convention.
“For positive there are various issues we may do higher. We may assault higher within the last third. However the guys had been courageous, attempting to press man-to-man.
“We have to play in opposition to all of them. Now we have met Liverpool and now have three video games in a row in opposition to Newcastle, Manchester United and Arsenal. However the Premier League is hard.”
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Nicolas Jackson was on course on Merseyside final day out, and he has now recorded 13 aim involvements in his final 13 Premier League appearances (9 objectives, 4 assists).
The Senegal striker additionally netted Chelsea’s opener once they final confronted Newcastle, in a 3-2 victory in March, however he faces competitors from Christopher Nkunku after the Frenchman scored in Greece on Thursday.
“We all know Nicolas Jackson is essential for us,” Maresca continued. “On the ball, he’s scoring, aiding and linking together with his team-mates. Off the ball, he’s working onerous, urgent the best way we wish to press. He’s doing unbelievable.
“Now we have Christopher Nkunku additionally who’s going to assist us as a result of the season may be very lengthy, we have now so many video games, and likewise the gameplan may be extra for Christopher than Nico. We are able to select.”
