Enzo Maresca hailed Chelsea’s professionalism after they hammered Armenian minnows Noah 8-0 at Stamford Bridge tonight.
The Italian made 11 adjustments to the facet that drew at Manchester United on Sunday however Chelsea’s power in depth was once more evident as they crushed their opponents with Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku each scoring twice.
The win took Chelsea to the highest of the Convention League desk forward of this weekend’s London derby with Arsenal.
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Maresca impressed
Maresca advised TNT Sports activities: “It was a difficult recreation as a result of everybody anticipated us to win however it’s a must to be critical, skilled and crucial factor is that they confirmed how critical {and professional} they’re.
“I used to be very impressed particularly as a result of we try to alter gamers each recreation. It really works nicely. We’ve got good gamers and we wish them to get minutes. A few of them taking part in within the Convention, some within the Premier League however all of them need to play each recreation.”
Requested what impressed him most a couple of match that noticed the hosts lead 6-0 at half-time, he added: “How skilled and the way critical we’ve been tonight. Tonight they confirmed how critical they’re.
“We’re [heading] in the appropriate route and now crucial factor is to proceed. We’ve got yet one more recreation earlier than the worldwide break and we will relaxation a few of them over the break.
“I might’ve favored to play with all these attacking boys however you want defensive stability.”
Adarabioyo pleased with clear sheet
Defender Tosin Adarabioyo was additionally on the scoresheet with the primary aim earlier than the floodgates opened.
The centre-half stated: “Superb recreation from the boys and we topped it off with a clear sheet.
“Focus is vital to verify we’ve the clear sheet on the finish of the sport and we managed to take action.
“I’ve been considering I wanted a aim quickly so very comfortable to get one at present.”