Chelsea appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino at the end of the season, despite Chelsea finishing strong in the last five matches of the season to secure Conference League qualification.
Mauricio Pochettino’s sacking surprised many Chelsea fans and football pundits because of how Chelsea finished the season. Many expected Mauricio Pochettino to continue on the North London club.
The appointment of Enzo Mascresca was criticized, as many believed that if Chelsea were replacing Mauricio Pochettino, they should have gone for an experienced manager.
Before Enzo Mascresca’s appointment as Chelsea manager, his first team coach experience was winning the English Championship with Leicester City, gaining promotion to the Premier League, and a short stint with Parma in Italian Serie B. But the top hireachy of Chelsea believes the came achieve the same stability with Enzo Mascresca as Arsenal are enjoying with Mikel Areta because of his experince with as Assistant coach at Manchester City with Pep Guardiola.
However, Real Madrid manager Carlos Ancelotti, who has won five Champions League trophies with Ac Millan and Real Madrid, has insisted that experience is not the most important credential a manager needs to succeed at a top club like Chelsea.
What did Carlos Ancelotti say about the concern about Enzo Maresca ‘s experience?
Experienced and serial-winning manager Carlos Ancelotti said on the Obi One Podcast, “Experience is not the most important part of our job.
“And the fact that he has experience with Pep Guardiola and with Leicester City, I think he has the knowledge to manage and to do well at Chelsea.”
In other news, Enzo Maresca has insisted Cole Palmer is Chelsea’s first-choice penalty taker.
Chelsea is on a preseason tour in the United States without their best player last season, who is on vacation after reaching the finals of the Euro 2024 with England.
In his absence,Christopher Nkunku and Madueke assumed penalty duties for Chelsea, but Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed Cole Palmer was Chelsea’s first-choice penalty taker.
Enzo Marseca revealed after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Club America: “I have decided, and this is the reason why Christo took the first penalty.
“Noni was close to taking one but I told Tosin to tell Noni that Christo is to take the penalty. Noni left the ball there and Christo took. I understand the desire to score but I am the guy that decides who takes the penalty, not the players.
“In probably one week I am going to say Noni or I am going to say another player. But I decide who is going to take the penalty.’
Asked if Colw Palmer is the first-choice taker when he returns, Enzo replied: “For sure, when Cole is back because of last year and I know Cole is very good.
“For sure, he is the taker. But Cole is not here so we decide for another one and Christo is the one.”
