Enzo Maresca gave details about the team news in his latest press conference. Chelsea will be facing Panathanaikos in the UECL up next. It promises to be a big game for the club. They are coming at the back of a defeat against Liverpool. So the Blues will be keen to bounce back this time. At the same time, fans are keen to see their side go deep into the competition. Perhaps even go on to win it. So it will be interesting to see whether or not they are able to achieve it. Surely they have got the numbers for it. Will the players manage to sustain their good run of form is a different question.
Enzo Maresca on Josh Acheampong
As we all know Josh Acheampong is subject to exile from Chelsea. The owners want him to sign a new contract. Else he may never play for the club again. Real Madrid are already keen on signing him in January. Manager Enzo Maresca talked about the defender’s situation. He would go on to say that it is incredibly unfortunate. At the same time, he believes that Acheampong has capability of becoming a top-top player. So, the decision to freeze him out could cost them in the long run. But as of now, he won’t be playing anytime soon.
Big boosts for the Blues
Ahead of the UECL game, Chelsea will be a little relieved now. As per football.london, Filip Jorgensen will be available again. The goalkeeper was out due to an injury in the international break. Enzo Maresca has been regularly playing him in the UECL. So it’s great news for the Blues that he is back. At the same time, Mykhailo Mudryk could also be back in action. The manager made it clear that leaving him out against Liverpool was a tactical decision. Fans will be hoping for the winger to put in a good performance.
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