Chelsea, led by coach Enzo Maresca, reached the Club World Cup final after a convincing win over Fluminense, with João Pedro scoring twice on his full debut. Maresca expressed pride in the team's achievement and anticipation for the final against either Real Madrid or PSG, highlighting the significance of participating in the tournament's first edition. Key players Moisés Caicedo and Dário Essugo faced injuries, impacting team selection for the final.
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca criticized the storm delays at the Club World Cup, calling them a 'joke' and questioning the suitability of American cities like Charlotte for hosting such events, citing multiple weather-related interruptions that disrupted the matches and affected the football experience.
Enzo Maresca expressed frustration over the severe weather delay during Chelsea's match in the Club World Cup, criticizing the frequent game suspensions due to weather conditions, which he believes disrupt the integrity of football and question the suitability of the US as a host for such tournaments.
Chelsea's experiment in a recent match against Flamengo backfired, leading to a six-minute collapse and a red card for Nicolas Jackson, which significantly changed the game's dynamic. Coach Enzo Maresca acknowledged the failed experiment and emphasized learning from the experience, which won't prevent them from advancing in the tournament but may impact their upcoming matchup.
