“Why Maresca will succeed at Chelsea” — Carlo Ancelotti

The upcoming season is one that sees West London premier league side Chelsea on unchartered waters with new boss, Enzo Maresca after the surprising twist of the summer saw Mauricio Pochettino depart the club on mutual terms.

Thus, the appointment of Enzo Maresca, has sparked debates about Maresca’s suitability for the role, leading to no one better than former Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti to step in and defend his compatriot.

Amid these concerns, the Real Madrid manager has thrown his support behind Maresca, emphasizing that experience is not the most crucial factor in football management.

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Speaking on John Obi Mikel’s Obi One Podcast, Ancelotti shared his perspective: “Experience is not the most important part of our job. It’s part of our job, but the most important part is the knowledge.”

Ancelotti highlighted Maresca’s valuable experience with Pep Guardiola and Leicester City, stating, “He has the knowledge to manage and to do well at Chelsea.”

However, Enzo Maresca’s start to life with the Blues in pre-season was not the stuff of legends as the West London side battled Wrexham in a 2-2 draw, with Maresca’s team needing a comeback to level the tie. The second game against Celtic did not give them such luxuries as the Blues lost 4-1 in a crushing defeat to the Scottish side.

Enzo Maresca’s team were able to get their first win in pre-season against Club America in their U.S pre-season tour, nailing the side to a 3-0 defeat.

As Chelsea embarks on this bold new era under Maresca’s guidance, Ancelotti’s endorsement adds a layer of credibility to the club’s controversial decision. Will Maresca prove his doubters wrong and lead Chelsea to success? Only time will tell.