“I won’t be surprised if they beat us” “Especially starting him” – Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna reveals what he thinks about Enzo Maresca ahead of Sunday clash
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has lavished praise on Chelsea ahead of his side’s upcoming trip to Stamford Bridge, hailing the Blues as a team that will dominate the Premier League for years to come.
Despite Chelsea’s inconsistency this season, McKenna sees a bright future for the West London club, pointing to the quality and depth of the squad assembled at Stamford Bridge.
“I think it’s clear they’ve built a really formidable squad, a young, talented, athletic squad,” McKenna said, acknowledging the blend of youth and dynamism that characterises Chelsea’s current roster.
Chelsea, under Enzo Maresca, have faced a rollercoaster campaign with injury woes and patchy form. However, the squad is beginning to take shape as key players return to full fitness — something McKenna also picked up on.
“They’re certainly a very, very good side and they’ve got pretty much all their players now back to full health,” especially Nicolas Jackson” – he said, hinting at the threat Chelsea pose when close to full strength.
While he admitted that Chelsea have shown inconsistency this season, McKenna is convinced the club is on the right trajectory and will be a dominant force in English football.
“They’re going to be one of the best teams in the division for years to come,” he stated. “They’ve shown that they can compete with the very best teams in the league and, with the squad that they’ve built, they’re going to stay at the top echelons for a long time.”
With Chelsea looking to continue their strong home form, McKenna’s respectful tone underscores the task his Ipswich side face. Whether his team can rise to the occasion remains to be seen, but one thing is clear — the Ipswich boss has plenty of respect for the Chelsea project.