Chelsea Fans Think Enzo Maresca’s Two-Word Message Was a Relief to Be Back in England
Enzo Maresca has finally returned to Chelsea’s training base in Cobham, and the Italian gaffer had a telling two-word message for the squad. When asked about his return, he simply said: "Finally back!".
While Maresca’s brief response may have seemed innocuous, Chelsea fans are convinced that his relief to be back in England is down to the club’s grueling pre-season schedule in the United States. The Blues spent two weeks in the States, where they played five games, including matches against Celtic, Manchester City, and Real Madrid.
Maresca’s team struggled for form, managing just one win in the US, and it’s easy to see why he may have been feeling a sense of relief to leave the country behind. The players and coaching staff must have been looking forward to a return to English soil and a chance to regroup before the new season.
Fans online are quick to point out the exhaustion and frustration that comes with a pre-season schedule that’s just as tough as the one faced by Maresca’s team. As one Chelsea fan tweeted: "He really wasn’t happy with our pre-season schedule was he. Don’t blame him." Another fan added: "Guess he was eager to leave the US.".
With just 10 days left before their Premier League opener against Manchester City, Maresca will be hoping that his team can gel quickly and prepare for the new season. After all, the Italian manager has been tasked with restoring Chelsea’s glory days following an underwhelming campaign last season.
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Is Maresca’s relief at being back in England justified, or are Chelsea fans being too harsh on the pre-season schedule? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!
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