“I stand with you” “Why Enzo Maresca will succeed at Chelsea” — Carlo Ancelotti finally reveals
With new manager Enzo Maresca, West London Premier League team Chelsea will be venturing into unknown territory for the upcoming season following the unexpected development of Mauricio Pochettino’s mutually beneficial departure from the team earlier in the summer.
As a result, there have been discussions on Enzo Maresca’s aptitude for the position. Carlo Ancelotti, the former manager of Chelsea, is the best person to weigh in and support his countryman.
The Real Madrid boss has backed Maresca in the face of these worries, stressing that experience is not the most important component in football management.
Speaking on John Obi Mikel’s Obi One Podcast, Ancelotti shared his perspective: “Experience is not the most important part of our job. It’s part of our job, but the most important part is the knowledge.”
Ancelotti highlighted Maresca’s valuable experience with Pep Guardiola and Leicester City, stating, “He has the knowledge to manage and to do well at Chelsea.”
However, during Enzo Maresca’s start to life with the Blues in pre-season was not the stuff of legends as the West London side battled Wrexham in a 2-2 draw, with Maresca’s team needing a comeback to level the tie. The second game against Celtic did not give them such luxuries as the Blues lost 4-1 in a crushing defeat to the Scottish side.
Enzo Maresca’s team were able to get their first win in pre-season against Club America in their U.S pre-season tour, nailing the side to a 3-0 defeat.
As Chelsea embarks on this bold new era under Maresca’s guidance, Ancelotti’s endorsement adds a layer of credibility to the club’s controversial decision. Will Maresca prove his doubters wrong and lead Chelsea to success? Only time will tell.