Enzo Maresca: Chelsea must reconnect with fans

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Enzo Maresca: Chelsea must reconnect with fans

New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca believes it’s crucial to work on the club’s culture after two difficult years in the Premier League.

In his first interview since being appointed to replace Mauricio Pochettino, the แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ former Leicester boss said it was “clear” that there is work to be done to rebuild.

The connection between the club and their supporters as he seeks to install a “winning mentality” in a side which has finishe 12th and sixth in its last two campaigns.

The Italian was appointe in June, two weeks after Pochettino left by mutual consent having faile to reach. Agreement with the club’s hierarchy over the scope of his responsibility for football matters at Stamford Bridge.

His work in returning Leicester to the top flight at the first attempt impresse Chelsea during an extensive search to replace Pochettino,.

With Maresca’s winning mentality understood to have a key factor in his appointment as well as positive feedback from young players who had previously worke with him.

When you join a club you try to analyse what the club and the team needs to improve, to do the right things,” the 44-year-old told the club’s official website.

“For me, it’s quite clear we need to create as soon as possible the right mentality, the right culture. A culture that the fan can be proud of the team.

“We’re going to try to be an aggressive team on the ball and off the ball. We need to create this connection between the fans and the club, especially at home.