“Please don’t make these three mistakes again” – Enzo Maresca outline 3 things Chelsea players should stop doing after Wrexham 2-2 draw
A surprise 2-2 tie against Wrexham in a preseason friendly marked the start of Chelsea’s new manager Enzo Maresca’s tenure.
Luke Bolton cancelled off Christopher Nkunku’s early, instinctive goal on minute 58 of the match, setting up Jack Marriott to give the League One team the lead with 19 minutes remaining.
Lesley Ugochukwu’s cool finish from within the penalty area gave Chelsea the draw that their tenacity deserved in the final minutes, ensuring that the Blues would not lose the first of five games across the pond.
Enzo Maresca, meanwhile, wasn’t entirely satisfied with his team’s performance in the second half.
Maresca acknowledges that because the Blues have been playing from behind this season, they will continue to give up goals.
The Italian anticipates that his approach will guarantee the Blues give up more goals in this way.
“The initial objective is not to play behind the back. Yes, on the second”.
“However, the first was the result of a single bounce; we then lose a battle and give up the goal”.
“We will undoubtedly give up goals this season when playing from behind”.
Still, when the Blues play Celtic on Saturday, they will be hoping to win their first match under Enzo Maresca.