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CHELSEA’S ENZO MARESCA ATTRIBUTES QARABAG DRAW TO WORLD CUP AFTEREFFECTS
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca blamed Club World Cup fatigue for a rotated side's 2-2 UCL draw with Qarabag. After a 2500-mile trip, Garnacho rescued a point, but injuries and squad fatigue are growing concerns.
Enzo Maresca has pointed to the summer's Club World Cup for Chelsea's failure to beat Qarabag in the Champions League - COURTESY/PHOTO
After Chelsea lost Champions League points in a 2-2 tie with Qarabag, head coach Enzo Maresca claimed that his team's selections are being impacted by the Club World Cup.
After travelling 2,500 miles to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, the Blues did not look their best and were thoroughly outplayed by their hosts, who seized a 2-1 lead before halftime.
Estevao's early goal looked to have Chelsea on track for a comfortable victory, but goals from Leandro Andrade and a penalty kick from Marko Jankovic reversed the tide of the match.
Alejandro Garnacho's strike in the second half saved the visitors' blushes and salvaged a point, but Maresca blamed a ruined preseason and no summer vacation after making seven changes from the squad that defeated Tottenham the weekend.
"Moisses (Caicedo), Enzo (Fernandez), Malo (Gusto), and other players were to be rested," he stated. They can not perform every three days. The Club World Cup had a significant impact. We made an effort to rotate. Everyone is focused on that when we lose, but no one talks about it when we win.
Just five weeks before the start of the new Premier League season, Chelsea defeated Paris St. Germain 3-0 in the U.S. summer tournament final.
According to Maresca, "the (selection) is always because we think the plan with the players is correct." We got off to a good start today and scored the first goal, but we then gave up two goals, the first of which came while they had ten players. We can steer clear of both objectives. We must be more clinical in our box.
Romeo Lavia's early injury took him off, which caused Maresca even more concern.
In the more than two years since joining the team, the midfielder has only made 30 appearances and has never played 90 minutes.
Maresca stated, "We feel shame for him, especially for him." He can not stay in shape for a very long time. Now we shall see. It is too soon to determine the type of harm. I believe it to be his quad.
With one loss already under their belt, Chelsea has little room for error in their final four games if they want to finish in the top eight and avoid a play-off in February. The draw puts them on eight points in the table, which is the same amount as their hosts in Baku.
Less than 72 hours after coming from the eastern side of Europe, Maresca's team will play Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night.
Maresca stated, "It is about all (the players)." "I believe we got off to a good start. We had the game under control, but after four or five minutes, we gave up the second goal after giving up the first.
"The second half was significantly better for us. They have an opportunity to demonstrate their purpose in every game.
PSG PLOT MOVE TO SECURE ERIC GARCIA FROM BARCELONA
PSG may accelerate their interest in Barcelona's Eric Garcia for a January move. The need for a versatile defender has increased after Achraf Hakimi's ankle injury and upcoming AFCON absence.
PSG Set Sights on Barcelona Defender Eric Garcia - Photo Credit: Getty Images
The transfer intentions of Paris Saint-Germain might be expedited. The current European champions are interested in Barcelona's Eric Garcia (24), according to a report from L'Équipe. They had planned to move in the summer, but they might potentially move as early as January.
Garcia, a former defender for Manchester City, has a contract that ends at the end of the current campaign. Similar to Lucas Hernandez, PSG is looking for a versatile defender who can play both left and centre back.
Garcia is considered a market potential and fits into that category. But it is a chance that may be taken sooner rather than later. Achraf Hakimi may be sidelined for almost two months after suffering a major ankle sprain on Tuesday night. Les Parisiens might not hire in this field as early as January, even if they were thinking about it. However, PSG would be required to pay a transfer price if they were to entice the Spaniard to the Parc des Princes. Even if Hakimi makes a timely comeback, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will almost definitely keep the right-back out of action in January.
LAMINE YAMAL SLAMS FALSE INJURY CLAIMS, ASSURES FANS HE’S FIT
Lamine Yamal dismissed injury "lies" and refound his brilliant form in Barcelona's 3-3 UCL draw with Club Brugge. The winger scored and assisted, calling for improvement ahead of a tough La Liga trip to Celta Vigo.
Lamine Yamal Quashes Injury Myths - Image via Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
Lamine Yamal's comeback to form was one bright spot in Barcelona's dismal stalemate with Club Brugge on Wednesday. Although the 18-year-old has recently fallen short of his extremely high standards, he was back to his unplayable best in Belgium.
Lamine Yamal was a one-man army at times, pushing Barcelona ahead with goals and assists. He discussed his objective briefly and responded to Barcelona's draw with Club Brugge, according to Diario AS.
"We knew Club Brugge was a strong club; when they score three goals, it is hard to win." We need to get better at it. Fermin passes it with his heel, and I am left with the notion that we were unable to win. (My goal is) a short play.
Lamine Yamal's injury problems have received a lot of attention in recent weeks. He has been suffering with pubalgia since September, and it has not gone away. The man has now made an effort to correct the numerous reports that have been made about this.
I have to play, so I do not read much. I am saddened by the amount of talk about my pubalgia, but it is all lies. I have always been content because I was concentrating on what I do best, which is returning to work and performing at this level. I must continue to perform my duties.
Lamine Yamal must improve on this performance for Barcelona.
In order to maintain their position in the La Liga title battle, Barcelona must defeat Celta Vigo, where they have infamously struggled, in their penultimate game before the November international break on Sunday. If the Catalans are to win at Balaidos, Lamine Yamal will undoubtedly need to duplicate the performance against Club Brugge.
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