“No don’t blame him” – International manager defends ‘incredible’ Chelsea player after criticism from supporters

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Maresca Closely Watching Chelsea Stars During International Break

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s head coach, will be keeping a keen eye on the international matches over the coming days. With a large portion of his squad away representing their national teams, he’ll be watching their performances closely, eager to see how his players fare on the global stage.

Chelsea boasts one of the largest groups of players called up for international duty, with many looking to make a strong impression from afar. Although the break has had a rocky start for Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku made a triumphant return to the France team, scoring a goal.

Kendry Paez: The Rising Star

Chelsea is home to a number of young talents, many of whom are already representing their countries at the highest level. One standout name is Kendry Paez, a promising young Ecuadorian player set to officially join Chelsea’s first team squad at the end of the current season.

Paez, who is already turning heads, recently featured alongside Chelsea teammate Moises Caicedo for Ecuador. However, their national team suffered a disappointing defeat to a 10-man Bolivia side, which led to some criticism of Paez starting the match.

Ecuador Manager Defends Paez

Despite the loss, Ecuador’s coach Sebastian Beccacece was quick to defend the young star’s performance. Beccacece praised Paez’s contributions, particularly in the first half, and clarified that his substitution in the second half was tactical rather than a reflection of his performance.

“Kendry did very well in the first half,” Beccacece told El Futbolero. “The change was made because I wanted someone else on the wing, not because his performance dropped.”

High Expectations for Paez at Chelsea

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding Kendry Paez and his future at Chelsea. Many fans are eager to see what the young talent can offer, with no plans currently in place for him to go out on loan once he joins the squad. Moises Caicedo has already sung Paez’s praises, calling him “incredible,” having played alongside him in major tournaments.

Paez is expected to be back in action for Ecuador when they face Uruguay early Wednesday morning.

As for Chelsea, they face a crucial fixture against Liverpool next Sunday, just days after the international break. The quick turnaround will make it a challenge for Caicedo to be match-ready, though he remains a vital player for the Blues this season.