´We performed two completely different video games´ – Maresca hails Chelsea response in Bournemouth win
´We performed two completely different video games´ – Maresca hails Chelsea response in Bournemouth win


Enzo Maresca felt Chelsea reaped rewards for “getting your t-shirt soiled”, as they snatched a late victory over Bournemouth on the Vitality Stadium.

The Blues endured a gradual begin with their hosts producing the higher attacking risk for many of the contest, with Robert Sanchez preserving out Evanilson’s first-half penalty.

Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie additionally struck the woodwork for the hosts, however substitute Christopher Nkunku landed the decisive blow 5 minutes from time.

And Maresca was happy along with his aspect’s response to a troublesome first-half efficiency.

“We performed two completely different video games,” he advised Sky Sports activities. “The primary half, we struggled. We didn’t win duels, we didn’t win second balls. The second half, we had been a lot better.

“We knew earlier than the sport that Bournemouth are very excessive urgent, man to man oriented. We confronted a crew who’re very aggressive, it was extra off the ball that we struggled. [The] second half fully modified the image.

“That is soccer. Final time towards [Crystal] Palace, we fully deserved to win the sport. We had possibilities and we drew. In the present day, it was there and, in the long run, we received.

“You can not come right here to this stadium and take into consideration profitable the sport with out getting your t-shirt soiled. You could win duels, you have to battle. If we’re in a position to do that for 95 minutes, you’ve gotten extra possibilities to win video games.”

Maresca handed a debut to new signing Jadon Sancho, who was launched as a half-time substitute earlier than offering the help for Nkunku’s winner.

And the Manchester United loanee lifted the lid on how he’s discovering life since his swap to Stamford Bridge.

“It’s superb to make my debut for Chelsea,” he advised Sky Sports activities. “Simply being again enjoying, I’m very grateful. The crew performed very effectively, we dug in to the top and acquired the three factors.

“I’ve been working laborious for this second, and I’m comfortable I acquired my likelihood. Going into this season, I wished to have begin, and I’m comfortable.

“I’ve to say thanks to the employees and team-mates. The primary day I got here in, they made me really feel welcome and cozy.”





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