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 chose a famous saying in the football world: "Statistics prove that in a game, the average player's holding time is 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 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 are equally good."
Didn't anyone raise an objection? No one came to refute that a talented player can decide the outcome of the game with a wonderful 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 devalue the value of talent, but to emphasize that even if the touch is limited, players can make a difference."
Chelsea won fourth place in the Premier League this season and won the UEFA Champions League championship. Is this expected goal?
Maresca: "We achieved the UEFA Champions League qualification goal a year ahead of schedule (the original two seasons planned). As for UEFA, the appeal of this event is naturally not as attractive as other cup games, 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 astonishingly 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 difficult choices, and although these players are excellent, the lineup must be streamlined. Lippi is a master of no one to motivate players. His communication skills vary from person to person, and he can see the psychology of each player and motivate them in the most suitable way, which is wonderful. I am trying to imitate him and do my 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 an idea to let me grow up with the team, because I performed well in Leicester City, and obviously I studied under Guardiola."
Chelsea recruitment cost a lot...
Maresca: "But the current investment direction is in line with the development trend of modern football. Although Enzo and Kessedo's transfer fees are high, their growth makes people no longer worry about the price. In the past, clubs always spent a lot of money on 30+ players who have passed the peak."
In contrast, the current situation of Italian football​
Maresca: "Let me state that I have no intention of preaching. But look at the Champions League final, a team is young, skilled, crazy rhythm, and full. The team that is full of energy, running and oppressive dominates the game. Luis Enrique created the amazing Paris, and I also worked hard to emulate this style at Chelsea. "
Inter Milan's situation
Maresca: "Trying to the Champions League final in three years is an achievement rather than failure! Inzaghi should be proud of his work, especially in an ecosystem that is completely 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 cost of losing vitality. In my opinion, Italian football can no longer keep up with the rhythm of other genres." Is the national team also affected? ​​
Maresca: "Of course. The level of the national team depends on the club's work. If young people can't even play in club games, how do you ask the national team to be renewed? 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 also trust the youth training system to cultivate them."
​Manchester City youth training experience​
Maresca: "Take Palmer as an example: When I was in the elite echelon of Manchester City, my responsibility was to cultivate superstars; Today at Chelsea, I am lucky enough to coach a perfect superstar, but I am still helping him excel every day. "
Parma coaches lessons ​
Maresca: "That short experience is crucial. People learn from mistakes, and I did make mistakes there. But it should have been a three-year plan, but I was fired in three months (the irony is that it took the team three years to return to Serie A). Bernabé, Bonnie, and Mihaira who were trained back then are still regarded as 'new stars'. It seems that they were indeed children when they followed me."
About Gua Diora
Maresca: "After 8 extraordinary seasons, some people doubt whether he can regain his strength? Come on! (laughs) But I admit that I am biased and after being lucky enough to work with him, my perspective on football has long been reshaped by his philosophy."
de Bruyne's prospects for joining Naples
Maresca: "I understand Kevin as if I know my own pocket (it's all the way), he can quickly adapt to Conte's requirements and will bring great improvements to Naples. And all the great championships Like the army, he has unparalleled pride. I never oppose the introduction of 30+ players of this level, but I just need to match the vitality of young players around them. "
Chelsea's Club World Cup schedule​
Maresca: "If we reach the final on July 13? The only feasible plan is: the Premier League starts on August 17, and we only have one week of regular training after we assemble on the 10th (just treat it as a winter break). It takes time to return to the best form, but the players need holidays, and so does the coaching staff. (Blink)"
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