Enzo Maresca: Real Madrid Boss Carlo Ancelotti Backs New Chelsea Coach to Succeed

• The last few seasons have been difficult for Chelsea, and Enzo Maresca has been brought in to lead the club to glory
• The Italian was appointed to replace Mauricio Pochettino a few months ago, but there have been some concerns about his experience
• Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has tipped his compatriot to thrive at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea

Enzo Maresca is preparing to lead Chelsea to the 2024/25 season after he took charge following Mauricio Pochettino's exit.

There have been questions about his experience, considering his only other coaching roles were at Parma and Leicester City.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is not worried about Maresca's experience, saying it is not the most important part of the role.

Considering Chelsea's performances in the last few years, the former Leicester City coach will be under pressure at Stamford Bridge.

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They finished the 2023/24 season strongly, and there is hope heading into the new season that they could continue from where they left off.

They finished 6th after winning their final five Premier League matches, but it was a campaign full of ups and downs. Their heavy pre-season defeat to Celtic raised a few alarm bells.

Ancelotti on Chelsea boss Maresca

Speaking with former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, on the Obi One Podcast, the recently crowned Champions League winner is not concerned with Maresca's experience.

"Experience is not the most important part of our job. It’s part of our job, but of course, the most important part is the knowledge," Ancelotti said via Metro.

The veteran manager highlighted Maresca's experience working at Manchester City and with the Foxes, saying it will be helpful.

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"And the fact that he has experience with Pep Guardiola and with Leicester City, I think he has the knowledge to manage and to do well at Chelsea."

Maresca helped the Foxes win promotion back to the Premier League last season.

Chelsea's last trophy win was three years ago when they lifted the 2021 Champions League crown after beating Man City in the final.

Maresca singles out Chelsea player

Briefly News also reported that Maresca singled out one Chelsea player in their first pre-season win against Club America.

The Blues boss lauded Frenchman, Christopher Nkunku, who has scored in every pre-season match so far.

Source: TUKO.co.ke