Ahead of the Arsenal game this weekend, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has asked the club’s fans to bring back the exciting atmosphere from their recent European victory. The Italian coach believes the energy from the stands will be vital as his team prepares for a big London derby at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
The Blues are feeling very good about themselves after beating Barcelona 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week. That win has given the team more confidence, but their next challenge is in the Premier League, where they will face Arsenal, who are currently at the top of the table.
The Gunners are coming to west London as the league leaders so that this game will be a big test of Chelsea’s recent rise. Maresca quickly pointed out how much the home crowd helped them win in the middle of the week. He stressed that the bond between the players and the fans was key to getting the win over the Spanish giants.
After the win over Barcelona, which moved Chelsea up in the European league phase, Maresca said:
“The performance was top. Beating Barcelona 3-0 at home was a nice feeling for the fans. Hopefully, we can get them more nights like this.”
The manager knows very well that playing against the Premier League leaders will require the same level of intensity on and off the field. He says that a hostile environment for the visitors could help Chelsea win.
‘”he environment [against Barcelona] was top. Now we have another big game [against Arsenal] and it’s for this reason we will need the same environment on Sunday.”
Chelsea’s impressive 3-0 win over Barcelona
On Tuesday night, Enzo Maresca’s team played one of their best games of the season, beating Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. Jules Kounde’s own goal in the first half set the tone for the hosts’ strong performance and led to the win.
In the second half, Brazilian teenager Estevao Willian scored again with a powerful finish, winning over the fans at Stamford Bridge even further. Striker Liam Delap finished off the great night by scoring the third goal, which gave Chelsea a comfortable three points and moved them up the Champions League standings.