Enzo Maresca (CFC Programme Notes): “We were in complete control until they [Aston Villa] scored their first goal in the second half. We could have managed the game better at that moment, and that is something we need to improve..."
Blaming the collective for his disastrous triple sub.
Enzo Maresca (CFC Programme Notes): “We were in complete control until they [Aston Villa] scored their first goal in the second half. We could have managed the game better at that moment, and that is something we need to improve..."
Blaming the collective for his disastrous triple sub.
Interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder James McAtee is for a loan move to Strasbourg rather than joining Chelsea. Of course, McAtee has worked with many in the BlueCo project before.
Maresca: "We arrived so many times, outside with the wingers. I think tonight we were 1v1 so many times between first half and second half. Inside the box, it's a general situation where in the last third we can do better."
Teams allow it to happen and trust their FB, it's not your tactics working.
The wingers get the ball in good areas to go 1 v 1, and then you realise the opposition are allowing it to happen (this stat is from the 24/25 season, but still). So much for data-led recruitment.
December 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Maresca: "We arrived so many times, outside with the wingers. I think tonight we were 1v1 so many times between first half and second half. Inside the box, it's a general situation where in the last third we can do better."
Teams allow it to happen and trust their FB, it's not your tactics working.
If the sporting directors and Maresca were sacked tonight, how long would it realistically take to undo the damage that has been done? I’m guessing there’d be a lot of pain, financial losses, etc. so you’re looking at 3+ years. You don't expect players like James to stick around for another rebuild.
December 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If the sporting directors and Maresca were sacked tonight, how long would it realistically take to undo the damage that has been done? I’m guessing there’d be a lot of pain, financial losses, etc. so you’re looking at 3+ years. You don't expect players like James to stick around for another rebuild.