Premier League: Enzo Maresca ready for Chelsea’s Newcastle’s big ‘clash’ on European credentials test
Enzo Maresca has supported Chelsea’s revitalized midfield to make the difference in Sunday’s essential clash with the five best Newcastle rivals.
Marsis appointed an initial unchanged formation for successive Premier League games for the first time in six months as champions Liverpool were beaten 3-1 by Blouse Last weekend.
The return of Romeo LaviaWhich has started a successive match for the first time since November after losing almost all last season, has been vital to Chelsea’s ability to control the midfield battle.
Enzo Fernandez AND Moises Caacedo They are playing their best football since arriving at Stamford Bridge, with the latter this week called the season club player.
With a strong foundation behind him, Chelsea ahead Cole Palmer He finally looked back at his best as he ended his long drought against Liverpool.
Maresca believes the Midfield engine room can hold the key of winning in St James’ Park, with Newcastlecharges of fourth place inspired by the form of Bruno guimaraes AND Sando tonar.
“Absolutely, yes. Against Liverpool we repeated the first XI after six months. It is important when you can proceed with the same players,” Said Maresca.
“We have Romeo Back Fit, Moises are doing well, Enzo and Cole are doing well. Newcastle also has Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, (Jacob) monk(Joe) Not sure. They have different types of players. I am sure a big game. ”
Chelsea set in fifth place goes to Sunday after Newcastle only in goals scored, with both sides knowing a win will be a big incentive in the race to qualify for the Champions League.
Maresca men who will face True concrete In the final of the UEFA Conference League, they have formed at the right time, winning six of their last nine games in the league.
But whatever the result Sundaytheir fate is likely to still stay in their last two matches, home to Manchester United and away in the five main rivals Nottingham forest.
Asked if Newcastle’s offensive style could play in Chelsea’s hands, Maresca said: “I hope so. We played games against teams that play a low block, against teams trying to be aggressive, and we have made some good games in both situations.”