Chelsea’s new boss Enzo Maresca tastes his first win as a Chelsea manager after beating Almeria in the Pre-season friendlies. After failing to secure a single win in the previous two games, this was an important game for both, the players and Enzo Maresca. But when Chelsea opened the scoring in the 3rd minute with a penalty goal by Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea fans heaved a sigh of relief.
Chelsea defeated Almeria by 3-0
Christopher Nkunku opened up the scoring for Chelsea in the 3rd minute of the game when he scored a penalty for the Blues. Nkunku scored in back-to-back three games for the Blues and looks like the Frenchman is getting his form back. This is the third goal for Nkunku in this pre-season and the second goal from the penalty spot. After Romeo Lavia was brought down in the box after one minute and eleven seconds into the match, the Blues were awarded a penalty. Christopher Nkunku made no mistake as Chelsea broke the deadlock.
After 21 minutes, Chelsea doubled up their lead after newly signed striker Marc Guiu scored his second goal in the Chelsea shirt. Two newly signed players Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Marc Guiu combined to make it 2-0. Former Leicester City midfielder, Kiernan’s perfect cross was headed into the opponent’s net by former Barcelona striker Marc Guiu. Chelsea fans are very happy with the performance of their new young striker, Marc Guiu.
Although Almeria created some brilliant changes in the Chelsea box but failed to execute them. Meanwhile, Chelsea sealed the match in the 79th minute when Noni Madueke scored a penalty. Christopher Nkuku continued a brilliant run through the Almeria defense before being brought down in the box by the Almeria Goalkeeper Malagon. Noni Madueke took the responsibility of taking the penalty. And just like Christopher Nkunku, he also made no mistake as Chelsea were able to secure their first win under Enzo Maresca.
New faces on the pitch for Chelsea
Except for new summer signing Tosin Adarabioyo, Enzo Maresca subbed off all the remaining ten players who started the game. Newly signed goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen also made his Chelsea debut after coming from the bench in place of Robert Sanchez. Summer signing young defender Renato Veiga also came from the bench. He came in place of Reece James to make his second appearance for the Blues.
Christopher Nkunku is back for Chelsea
Chelsea fans will be delighted with the current form of Christopher Nkunku. The Frenchman has scored in every game so far in this pre-season campaign. The 26-year-old made only 11 appearances in the last Premier League campaign, nine of them were coming off the bench. Nkunku was mainly out of the Chelsea first team due to injuries last season and later in the second half of the season, he was used as a substitute player. But under new manager Enzo Maresca, things are going well, with Christopher Nkunku leaving his mark on the pitch for Chelsea.
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Chelsea will now face last season’s Premier League champion Manchester City and then Champions League winner Real Madrid in their upcoming friendlies in the Pre-season. The Blues are still very much active in the transfer market and eager to add some more players before the start of the new Premier League season. A new high-profile striker will be the main priority for the Blues right now. However, the Blues could sign more players in the upcoming weeks in this summer transfer window.
Enzo Maresca will start his Premier League journey with Chelsea against the defending champion Manchester City later this month. The club’s optimistic target will be to win the Premier League this season.
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