Christopher Nkunku states his thoughts on Chelsea’s new coach

• Chelsea Football Club recently appointed Enzo Maresca as manager following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino
• The new coach is expected to bring fresh ideas that will enhance the overall performance of the London club
• Marquee forward, Christopher Nkunku, has recently shared his thoughts on the Italian manager ahead of the new season

Enzo Maresca has been entrusted with the task of restoring Chelsea to its glory days after being named the club’s new manager.

The Italian coach, renowned for his successful stint at Leicester City where he won the English Championship, takes over following Mauricio Pochettino's departure.

Chelsea's decision to replace the highly experienced Pochettino with the less seasoned Maresca has sparked considerable discussion.

Enzo Maresca of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea's training ground, Cobham, on July 18, 2024, in England. Image: Darren Walsh.
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However, as the team prepares for its pre-season tour, forward, Christopher Nkunku has shared his thoughts on the new manager and the upcoming season.

Nkunku speaks on Maresca

In an interview with the official Chelsea website, the former RB Leipzig forward shared his thoughts on the new manager.

“The new head coach brings a lot of good ideas to our play,” Nkunku said. “We’re all excited to train under him. It’s just the beginning, and we need to learn and adapt our play according to his methods.”

Offering a glimpse into the team’s mindset for the upcoming season, Nkunku continued:

“We’re on a way to learn and if we all embrace the coach’s vision, we’ll play some good football this year. We’re already working a lot with the ball. As he mentioned from day one, he wants us to focus on practising football directly. His philosophy is to keep the ball, and that’s what we’re focusing on now.”

Maresca is known for his commitment to possession-based football, a philosophy he has been instilling at Chelsea since the start of pre-season.

Meanwhile, Nkunku is eager to secure a starting spot under the Italian manager. According to Fotmob data, his first season saw him limited to just 439 Premier League minutes, largely due to injuries.

Cole Palmer shares thoughts on Chelsea’s jersey

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Cole Palmer has shared his thoughts on Chelsea’s new home jersey for the 2024/25 season.

The marquee England forward stressed that he is pleased with the kit despite widespread criticism from the club’s fans.

Source: TUKO.co.ke