Pep Guardiola says Chelsea are heading in the right direction under Enzo Maresca (Getty)Pep Guardiola insists he ‘likes’ the playing style Enzo Maresca is trying to implement at Chelsea following their 4-2 friendly defeat to Manchester City in Ohio on Saturday evening. However, Guardiola is adamant that Chelsea are heading in the right direction under Maresca, who he worked alongside during their time together at City. When asked about Chelsea’s mistakes with playing out from the back under Maresca during pre-season, Guardiola replied: ‘It’s happened due to the pitch conditions. ‘Sometimes when we say something it sounds like an excuse but for sure the pitch doesn’t help,’ said the Chelsea manager. MORE : Victor Osimhen axed by Antonio Conte after Chelsea transfer approachMORE : Arsenal eye move for £80,000,000 wantaway Manchester City starMORE : Enzo Maresca speaks out after Conor Gallagher is ‘banished’ from Chelsea training

Source: Metro August 04, 2024 07:51 UTC