After a somewhat rough adjustment period, things seem to have started functioning perfectly at Chelsea. The Blues breathe down Liverpool’s neck in the Premier League and dominate the UEFA Conference League.(Un)expected! Chelsea boss opens up about Mudryk’s doping banAccording to the London side’s captain, Enzo Fernandez, boss Enzo Maresca’s merits are immense.”We have only had a few months with him but from the beginning he was very clear when it was time to work and time to transmit his idea of football, and the same for his coaching staff. We have understood his plan perfectly,” the Argentinian told Sky Sports.Gabriel ‘Eagle-killer’ Jesus runs Arsenal’s riots against PalaceThe midfielder highlighted the Italian’s communication as the key part of his coaching style.”He is very honest, always up front and that has helped the group a lot. You can see we’re very happy and that is thanks to him and his staff,” said Fernandez before shortly commenting his captaincy and Maresca’s belief in his leadership skills, “I was more than grateful.”Enzo Fernandez💀Sancho 💪Cucu🥶Maresca:📢This is Chelsea 💙 pic.twitter.com/t8srJXqtZF— Tca$H™ (@MentorTcash) December 22, 2024 Finally, just like his manager, the 23-year-old did not want to talk much about winning the Premier League, even though the team showed it had what it takes.”There is still a lot left to do. We just go weekend to weekend. I don’t want to set a target that maybe isn’t necessary right now. But of course, as a player, I have always dreamed of doing great things. Winning the Premier League would be a dream for us all,” Fernandez concluded.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 17SaturdayAston Villa – Man.City 2-1 (1-0)/Duran 16, Rogers 68 – Foden 90+3/Brentford – Nott.Forest 0-2 (0-1)/Aina 38, Elanga 51/Ipswich – Newcastle 0-4 (0-3)/Isak 1, 45+2, 54, Murphy 32/West Ham – Brighton 1-1 (0-0)/Kudus 57 – Wieffer 51/Crystal Palace – Arsenal 1-5 (1-3)/Sarr 11 – Jesus 6, 15, Havertz 38, Martinelli 60, Rice 84/Sunday17:00: (5.30) Everton (4.00) Chelsea (1.63)17:00: (1.45) Fulham (4.50) Southampton (7.00)17:00: (2.55) Leicester (3.65) Wolverhampton (2.75)17:00: (1.90) Man.Utd. (3.70) Bournemouth (4.40)19:30: (4.10) Tottenham (4.40) Liverpool (1.80)***odds are subject to change***
