In this video
- Asked about his seven changes, Maresca said he does not feel today was about rotating players. They conceded two goals they could avoid, and probably needed to be a little more clinical.
- Asked why he keeps making seven or more changes, Maresca said some players are not able to play every three days. They did not recover from last season, and the Club World Cup affected a lot.
- Asked about Romeo Lavia going off early, Maresca said it is a shame, especially for him, because he is not able to stay fit for a long period. It is too early to know the injury; hopefully not a big one.
“…every game I think it's a chance for all of them to show… the reason why they are here.”
- Maresca said he watched Qarabag's Champions League games and they are a good team, as he said days ago. They are doing well, and especially at home it is difficult.
- Maresca said he had already said three times in this press conference that the environment and the supporters were very good. He asked what they wanted him to say again.
- Maresca said he does not see a problem with Chelsea on the ball: Qarabag pressed well, but Chelsea had many chances in the way they built. There are things to do better, but also good things.
Enzo Maresca explained his decision to rotate seven players in Chelsea 2–2 draw to Qarabağ in the UEFA Champions League 2025/2026.
Chelsea manager addressed questions about player fatigue, the impact of the Club World Cup, and the reasoning behind resting players like Enzo Fernández, Malo Gusto, and Moisés Caicedo.
Maresca defended his tactical plan, insisting the squad started strong and had control before conceding silly goals.
Despite the dropped points, Maresca praised players like Garnacho and João Pedro, and reaffirmed his belief in the squad’s long-term development as Chelsea prepares for a tough Premier League calendar.
