Despite the setback, Maresca remained resolute during his post-match interview with Chelsea TV.
Reflecting on the performance, he stated, “I think the performance [today] once again was very good… In the City game, I thought the team was really good, and against Wolves, again they repeated the performance.”
His remarks suggest that he believes Chelsea’s displays have been promising, even if the results have not always reflected that.
Maresca’s focus on maintaining a positive perspective, rather than fixating solely on the outcomes, seems like a wise approach at this stage of the season.
Indeed, had certain circumstances played out differently—such as the referee issuing a red card to a Crystal Palace player, or Chelsea capitalizing on some of the chances they created—the result could have been a win, which would have changed the entire mood around the game.
Additionally, he emphasized that Chelsea’s performance against Manchester City in the opening match wasn’t as poor as some might think. The team showed potential but also highlighted recurring problems across all matches that need urgent attention.
The need to start accumulating points is becoming more pressing, as Chelsea can’t afford to drop too many in the early stages of the season.
Maresca is hopeful that the upcoming two-week break will provide a much-needed opportunity to address these issues and help the team to regroup and improve.
He remains confident that with time and effort, Chelsea can resolve these recurring problems and start producing more consistent results.
Fans and analysts will now closely observe how Chelsea utilizes this break to iron out their weaknesses and return with renewed strength.
The video clip embedded in the post-match coverage showcases Maresca’s thoughts and his optimism that Chelsea can turn things around quickly after this period of reflection and recovery.
