Marco Silva will be the next manager looking to pick up a win against Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side this season.
So far, only Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot have managed that feat, a testament to how quickly the Italian has taken to life in the Premier League.
Maresca has picked up a number of impressive results since taking over as manager of the club.
Marco Silva, Manager of Fulham applauds the fans prior to the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Southampton FC at Craven Cottage on Decemb...
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Marco Silva noticed Chelsea players have bought into Enzo Maresca’s system
He proved his worth in the job with the win over West Ham, ending a horror run of results for Chelsea at the London Stadium.
The way Chelsea play is unrecognisable right now compared to what they were like under Mauricio Pochettino, despite there being only a few new signings added to their ranks over the summer.
Silva has claimed that it is clear to see how the first team stars at Stamford Bridge have bought into the system Maresca wants to play, and they are reaping the rewards of it this season.
He said: “Very, very, very good. Very good. I think the impact is clear there. We all knew the individual quality they have, a football club that has spent money like we’ve never seen in a short period of time.
“That means that the quality for sure was there. All of us recognised last season the quality was there. In terms of young players, it’s not easy to find another club with so many good young players to perform at the level they have been.
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“Of course, the impact of Enzo, and that situation has been big. Clear idea how to play, and players very confident to play that system, and have bought into the idea of the manager, and because that idea has been so strong they have been achieving results, playing well, being dominant most of the games, creating problems for the opposition almost every single game, and of course it is going to be another big challenge for us.”
How Enzo Maresca’s start at Chelsea compares to Mauricio Pochettino
Chelsea fans have been thrilled with the impact Maresca has had on the Blues this season, with them in there first real title race for at least three years.
There were certainly some positives in West London under Pochettino, but how do their records compare at the same stage of their tenures?
The Blues have far more wins and far less losses this time around, however what is notable is how many more goals they have scored this season.
Wins Draws Losses Goals scored Goals conceded
18 5 4 71 28
Enzo Maresca after 27 games at Chelsea
Wins Draws Losses Goals scored Goals conceded
14 4 9 49 36
Mauricio Pochettino after 27 games at Chelsea
Chelsea will be looking to add to this tally against Fulham on Boxing Day, with them hoping to keep the pressure on Liverpool at the summit of the Premier League.
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