ESPN pundit shares one Key Transformation in Chelsea’s Play Under Enzo Maresca that is different from Mauricio Pochettino
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Chelsea showcased their potential with a commanding 3-0 victory over West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday, marking their third consecutive away win this season. Striker Nicolas Jackson was instrumental, scoring two goals and providing an assist, setting the record for the fastest brace by a Chelsea player in a London derby.
ESPN pundit Craig Burley praised the entire team, highlighting a significant shift in style under manager Enzo Maresca compared to former boss Mauricio Pochettino. Burley noted that Chelsea often played cautiously under Pochettino, resulting in excessive, meaningless possession. In contrast, he believes Maresca has encouraged more direct play.
After the match, Burley stated on ESPN FC: “The days of Chelsea being pedestrian under Tuchel and Pochettino are over. Maresca has changed that dynamic. Now, the focus is on forward passes, and they executed that brilliantly today.”
Maresca’s success is noteworthy; with this victory, he became the first Premier League manager to win his first three away matches since Pep Guardiola in 2016.
Five games into the season, Chelsea fans have much to be optimistic about. The team has scored 11 goals, with notable contributions from players like Noni Madueke, who netted a hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
On Saturday, Jackson stole the spotlight, with Maresca labeling his performance as “fantastic.” Despite competition from Christopher Nkunku, who scored the winning goal against Bournemouth, Maresca’s decision to stick with Jackson paid off handsomely.
As Chelsea continues to evolve under Maresca’s guidance, supporters are eager to see how this new attacking approach unfolds throughout the season.
