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ENZO MARESCA HIGHLIGHTS STRATEGIC POSSESSION PLAY TO FACE TOTTENHAM EFFECTIVELY
Chelsea have conceded more shots from set-pieces than any other Premier League team this season. Manager Enzo Maresca confirms the team is working on the issue, but remains committed to his possession-based philosophy.
Maresca preaches possession before Tottenham battle Photo Credit: Getty Images
This season, the Blues have let up more set-piece shots than any other Premier League team.
"We are undoubtedly working on defending long throw-ins." "Definitely," Enzo Maresca stated on Friday.
"I believe that set-pieces will result in both goals scored and goals given up. When we admit that we lack strength.
"I believe that because set-pieces are so hard to defend, you will eventually score and give up goals, even though some teams score more goals than others."
Maresca stated last week that he did not see his team employing long throws to their advantage anytime soon and that he would not alter his possession-based strategy.
"Set pieces are part of the game," he added. They are undoubtedly an element of the game. It is part of the game, but you need to understand how to improve both offensively and defensively.
"How do you obtain the corner if you score from a set play or a corner? Not from open play? There is no divide. It is football, open play, offensive, and defensive.
There are set pieces in football. If you have a free kick on a corner or the box's edge, it is because you set up the scenario to get free kicks or corners. From open play, that is. It is all football.
"I like the ball as much as possible. The issue against Sunderland, in my opinion, was that we did not attack well enough.
BAYERN SPORTING CHIEF MAX EBERL BRUSHES OFF ONGOING CONCERNS OVER SQUAD SIZE
Bayern Munich's Max Eberl defends his squad strategy, dismissing burnout fears. He emphasises a smaller, injury-resilient roster and creating a pathway for youth talent as key to the club's philosophy.
Eberl stands firm on Bayern squad strength - Photo: Getty Images
Max Eberl, the sports board member for Bayern Munich, has had his work somewhat called into question following a somewhat rocky transfer window last summer. There have been rumours that his position has been in jeopardy because of the challenging task of putting together a competitive squad while also lowering the team's overall wage bills. The size of the roster has drawn criticism from both fans and critics due to the high expectations of a top-tier team like Bayern, particularly in the Champions League, and concerns about a potential burnout in the final weeks of the season.
Max Eberl, however, rejected this idea.
"I do not understand this argument. When long-term injured players Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, and Hiroki Itō return, our group will be slightly smaller at 25, but it will still be highly capable, Eberl told 11FREUNDE. We began the season with 22 players.
Eberl also talked about how the squad preparation process entailed looking at the players' injury histories, since the team's efforts had frequently been hindered by injuries in previous seasons: We also carefully considered our new players' injury histories during scouting. If some members of a large squad are continuously in rehab, what good is it?
Eberl concluded by underscoring Bayern's intention to allow young players to establish themselves in the starting lineup. Additionally, we wanted to create room for younger players. "Our club's philosophy is to succeed while incorporating young players," he said in closing.
BARCELONA COULD DEPLOY STAR IN SURPRISING NEW ROLE
With Pedri injured and Gavi out long-term, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick may deploy defender Eric García in a defensive midfield role. The Spaniard has played in midfield before, offering a creative solution.
Barcelona star eyed in new position after Pedri sidelined - Photo Credit: EFE
After Blaugrana teammate Pedri's injury, Barcelona star Eric García might be moved back into the middle of the park.
Naturally, Spanish international Pedri just received a sentence that will keep him out of action for a while.
Earlier this week, following a series of standard medical examinations, a severe hamstring injury was found.
As a result, Pedri can be on the treatment table for up to two months.
After Gavi's most recent long-term setback, Hansi Flick may already be lacking choices in the midfield and will need to find innovative ways to bolster his engine room in the coming months.
A change of role for Eric García is one such proposal that has been suggested again in recent days.
Eric, a defender, has previously made several appearances on the field in a defensive midfield position.
It is hardly impossible that the former Manchester City player may soon be put to the test further forward after having such a strong start to the season, starting at both right-back and centre-back.
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