Enzo Maresca and Cole Palmer upbeat regardless of Bayern defeat
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and goalscorer Cole Palmer opted to take the positives regardless of a 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on the Blues’ return to the Champions League.
The Convention League and Membership World Cup champions had been enjoying their first match in Europe’s elite membership competitors since 2023, however, not like in 2012 once they lifted the trophy, this journey to the Allianz Area for Chelsea was an sad one.
A Harry Kane brace and Trevor Chabolah personal purpose gave the German giants victory however Chelsea troubled their hosts in spells and pulled one again by means of Palmer’s chic end with the rating at 2-0.
And regardless of the end result, Maresca insisted he was happy along with his gamers’ exhibiting.
“General I feel the efficiency was fairly good. We began very effectively for the primary 20 minutes, creating two or three clear probabilities,” the Chelsea boss informed TNT Sports activities.
“Then after we concede, we will keep away from that sort of purpose. The sport modified somewhat bit however we had been within the recreation, we rating a purpose.
“We began the second-half creating probabilities, after which after we conceded the third purpose, the sport modified once more.”
When requested what in the end went flawed for his crew within the second-half with the rating at 2-1, Maresca stated: “Nothing, we simply sadly conceded yet another purpose, that killed the sport somewhat bit.
“However even with that I feel we had been within the recreation. We attempt till the tip, we scored one other purpose that was sadly offside.
“I feel we will be taught lots from this recreation. In some moments we weren’t adequate however we will be taught many issues.
“It’s a actuality as a result of the Champions League is this sort of recreation, particularly in opposition to Bayern that is among the favourites. However general, I feel we competed fairly effectively.”
In the meantime, Palmer echoed his supervisor’s sentiments and believes the crew did sufficient to indicate that they’ll compete with the big-name golf equipment at this degree.
“It was irritating. I really feel like we deserved extra,” Palmer stated.
“We began effectively. We had early probabilities to attain. However once you make errors on the highest degree it’s exhausting to come back again.
“Perhaps an absence of focus, not managing the moments. However I feel we confirmed we will play in opposition to among the best groups within the competitors.
“It’s a superb studying curve. To be again within the competitors is sweet. We have to kick on from right here.
“We’ve proven we will compete.”
Chelsea are subsequent in motion once they journey to Previous Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday.
