1BSPORTS 1B Sports June 11th News Today, Chelsea coach Maresca accepted an exclusive interview with the Italian media Evening Post, which talked about Chelsea, Guardiola and Italian football.
Your WhatsApp profile does not use photos, but chooses a famous saying in football: “Statistics prove that in a game, the average player holds the ball in only 3 minutes. This means that what determines its value is his performance in the remaining 87 minutes.”
Maresca: “This is a famous saying from Cruyff. In the summer of two years ago, I asked someone to write this sentence on the wall of the Leicester locker room, and we won the English Championship. Of course, I did the same at Chelsea this year, and the results were equally good.“
Isn’t anyone objecting? No one came to refute that a talented player can decide the outcome of the game with a single pass?
Maresca: “They may have discussed it privately, but no one questioned me in person. This sentence should be understood dialectically, and it is not to belittle the value of talent, but to emphasize that even if the touch is limited, players can make a difference.”
Is Chelsea winning fourth in the Premier League this season and winning the European Union championship. Has this expected goal been achieved?
Maresca: “We achieved the Champions League qualification goal one year ahead of schedule (two seasons originally planned). As for Europa League, the appeal of this event is naturally not as good as other cups, but as I said in the first team meeting: Since Chelsea has qualified, we should strive for the championship, and we did.”
Your lineup was amazingly large at the beginning of the season: 43 players. From who did you learn to manage so many players?
Maresca: “Indeed, some people have left the team. We made a difficult choice. Although these players are excellent, the lineup must be streamlined.Lippi is a master in motivating players.His communication skills that vary from person to person, can see the psychology of each player and motivate them in the most suitable way, which is wonderful.Try your best.”
Chelsea’s average age is very young, which is why after the disappointing coaching of Porter, Lampard and Pochettino, boss Burley chose you?
Maresca: “There is indeed the idea of ​​letting me grow with the team because I did a good job at Leicester City and obviously I studied under Guardiola.“
Chelsea’s signings cost a lot…
Maresca: “But the current investment direction is in line with the development trend of modern football. Although Enzo and KesĂ©do’s transfer fees are very high, their growth has made people no longer worry about the price. In the past, clubs always spent a lot of money on 30+ players who have passed their peak.”
In contrast, the current situation of Italian football​
Maresca: “Let me declare: I have no intention of preaching. But look at the Champions League final, a young, skilled, crazy rhythm, energy-filled, good at running and oppressive team dominated the game. Luis Enrique created the amazing Paris, and I also worked hard to emulate this style at Chelsea.”
Inter Milan’s situation
Maresca: “To enter the Champions League final twice in three years is an achievement rather than failure! Inzaghi Jr. should be proud of his work, especially in an ecosystem that is very different from global football. Only in Italy, people still believe that young people are always too young, and the experience brought by age is the magic weapon to win. This cultural choice comes at the expense of losing vitality, and in my opinion, Italian football can no longer keep up with the pace of other genres. “
Are the national team affected too?​​
Maresca: “Of course. The level of the national team depends on the club’s work. If young people can’t even play club games, how can they ask the national team to be updated? Although Chelsea has invested heavily in introducing young talents, there are still 9 youth training players who have made their first team debut this season, setting a record. We fully trust them and the youth training system that cultivates them. ”
​Manchester City youth training experience​
Maresca: “Take Palmer as an example: At the beginning of being in the Manchester City elite echelon, my duty was to cultivate superstars; now at Chelsea, I am fortunate to coach a fully functional superstar, but I am still helping him excel every day. ”
Parma coaching lessons​
Maresca: “That short experience is crucial. People learn from mistakes, and I do make mistakes there. But it was supposed to be a three-year plan, but it was fired in three months (ironically, it did take three years to return to Serie A). BernabĂ©, Bonnie and Mihaila, who were trained back then, are still regarded as “new stars”. It seems that they were indeed children when they followed me. ”
About Guardiola​
Maresca: “After experiencing half a sluggish season after eight extraordinary seasons, some people doubt whether he can regain his strength? Come on! (Laughs) But I admit that I have a biased position and after being lucky enough to work with him, my perspective on football has long been reshaped by his ideas. ”
​The prospect of de Bruyne joining Naples​
Maresca: “I know KevinLike knowing his own pocket (As far as he knows his own pockets, he can quickly adapt to Conte’s requirements and will bring great improvements to Naples. Like all great champions, he has unparalleled pride. I never object to the introduction of 30+ players of this level, but just need to match the vitality of young players around them. ”
​Chelsea’s Club World Cup schedule​
Maresca: “What if we reach the finals on July 13? The only feasible solution is: the Premier League starts on August 17, and we will only conduct one week of regular training after gathering on the 10th (just treat it as a winter break). It takes time to get back to its best, but the players need holidays, and so does the coaching staff. (Blink)”