Maresca shared his view on Chelsea defenders while looking back at his team’s recent rise.
Strong Foundation Behind Team’s Push
Chelsea’s revival over the past few weeks hasn’t been built on flashy moments up front. But, it has been built on the quiet, steady work of their central defenders. Before the tense draw against Arsenal, the team had stitched together three straight clean sheets in the league.
Even when Arsenal finally found a way through, it happened only after Chelsea went a man down. The back line still managed to limit real danger. The same pattern showed up in Europe when Barcelona arrived full of confidence and left frustrated after being shut out.
Given that, the group at the back has grown into a strong unit. The defenders are reading the game quicker, closing space earlier, and handling pressure with more calm.
Enzo Maresca Highlights Quiet Influence Of Chelsea
Ahead of the trip to Leeds, Enzo Maresca made it clear he hasn’t missed the impact of his defenders. He pointed out that while defending will always be a team job. The centre-backs deserve extra credit for how they’ve carried themselves lately.
The head coach said: “It’s something nice for me and the club and especially the team that our central defenders are doing very well at the moment.”
The defenders work rarely grabs attention, but they’ve given Chelsea the base they desperately needed. They have control, confidence, and fewer chaotic moments in the box. The Blues’ boss sounded pleased that their progress is helping the club build momentum again.
For him, it’s about a group that is learning, adjusting, and correcting mistakes quicker than before. Chelsea’s recent form has many factors. But, the calm presence of the central defenders has been the glue holding everything together.
Author’s opinion:
Chelsea look far more settled when their centre-backs are sharp and alert. If they keep this level, the team’s climb up the table won’t slow down anytime soon.
As featured on Chelseanews.com
