Maresca: Man City Will Regain Trophy Success
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Synopsis
London, Jan 24 (NationPress) Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca believes that Manchester City will soon find their rhythm and resume winning trophies, despite their recent challenges. With both teams competing closely in the league, Maresca reflects on his time at City and prepares for the upcoming match.
Key Takeaways
- Enzo Maresca supports Man City's return to form.
- Both teams are closely ranked in the league.
- Maresca has a history with City and Pep Guardiola.
- Chelsea has faced recent struggles in the league.
- Maresca denies Chelsea's title contention.
London, Jan 24 (NationPress) In anticipation of the upcoming match against Manchester City on Saturday, Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca has expressed confidence that his rivals will soon regain their winning ways and secure numerous trophies.
The two teams find themselves in fourth and fifth positions in the league standings, with Maresca's squad slightly ahead by a two-point margin.
"Such fluctuations are typical in football. However, the extended period during which they have claimed trophies is what stands out. What is occurring now is simply part of the cycle. I have no doubt they will soon return to winning many trophies," Maresca stated during a press briefing.
Prior to his tenure at Chelsea, Maresca gained invaluable experience within the Manchester City youth academy, had a brief stint with Parma, and served for a year as an assistant to Pep Guardiola. Under his leadership, the 2023/24 season saw Leicester City achieve promotion back to the Premier League at their first attempt, finishing at the top of the Championship before moving to the West London club.
As he prepares for a reunion with Guardiola, the Italian coach expressed gratitude for his time spent with the reigning champions. "My connection with Pep and the club remains strong. I've often mentioned that my relationship is solid, and I will forever appreciate the trust they placed in me. Pep, like any person, requires support. Over the past eight or nine years, they have consistently been at the pinnacle, winning trophies and achieving significant milestones," Maresca remarked.
Following a stretch of four league matches without a victory, Chelsea, who were positioned second in the Premier League as December approached, have now dropped to fourth, trailing league leaders Liverpool by ten points.
Maresca firmly stated that his team is not in contention for the title. "No, we are not in the title race. If you analyze our performance through December and January, it has been a challenging period," he added.
