‘Smart call’ – Romano reveals secret to Maresca’s Chelsea success

Robin Bairner

• 9 Oct 2024 08:31 BST
• 3 min read

Fabrizio Romano has revealed one of the secrets to Enzo Maresca’s strong start to life at Chelsea.

Maresca was appointed by the Blues in the summer and has made an encouraging start to the season.

Chelsea lie fourth in the Premier League table, four points behind leaders Liverpool. Unbeaten since losing to Manchester City on the opening day of the season, it appears that the fortunes of the Stamford Bridge club have finally turned around after years of turmoil.

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Romano has lifted the lid on what has made Maresca so successful in a matter of weeks and says it’s a case of the relationship he has with his players.

“Enzo Maresca deserves credit after his arrival this summer in what was not the easiest moment,” Romano wrote for the Daily Briefing. “Mauricio Pochettino had also done well towards the end of last season, but the club decided to go in a different direction, though it now looks like it’s proved to be a smart call, even on an inexperienced name in his first Premier League job.

“I’m told that Maresca is having a very good impact on these players on the tactical point of view, and also the results of that have clearly been good.

“But the most important part is the feeling he created with the players; they’re all very happy with Maresca, how direct and clear he is, also the fans are appreciating that and you can feel a different atmosphere at Stamford Bridge this season.”

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Maresca’s Chelsea success has also been fuelled by significant summer spending, with the Blues recruiting talent worth a total of €241 million.

Despite this, it has been the club’s more established players who have shone brightest for the Blues, with Cole Palmer’s remarkable form ongoing as he has scored six goals and created five more in the club’s seven Premier League matches.