US EditionDiogo Jota: Neto Very Sad - Chelsea Manager, Maresca
- On July 4 in Philadelphia, Chelsea, managed by Enzo Maresca, will face Palmeiras in the quarter-final match of the Club World Cup.
- This match follows the July 3 car crash in Spain that killed Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother, deeply affecting Chelsea forward Pedro Neto.
- Maresca said Pedro Neto is very sad, was excused from training, may take compassionate leave, but has chosen to remain with the squad.
- Maresca rejected the idea that Estevao’s imminent transfer affects Chelsea’s match strategy, emphasizing that their focus remains on the entire Palmeiras squad rather than any individual player.
- Chelsea faces a challenge as Palmeiras won their last match 1-0 in extra time, while Neto’s participation is uncertain amid fitness doubts over Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo’s suspension.
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Diogo Jota: Neto very sad - Chelsea manager, Maresca
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has revealed that forward, Pedro Neto is very sad following the passing of his Portugal team-mate Diogo Jota. Recall that the Liverpool forward tragically died alongside his younger brother Andre after a car crash in Spain. Speaking at his pre-match press interview ahead of Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final with Palmeiras on Saturday, Maresca also revealed that Neto has had a tough time since hearing the n…
Portuguese Pedro Neto can decide for himself whether he will play for Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the World Cup for clubs against Palmeiras. His coach Enzo Maresca said this in Philadelphia, where the match will be played. Neto is deeply affected by the death of his compatriot Diogo Jota.
Chelsea give Pedro Neto final call on playing after Diogo Jota's tragic death - The Mirror
Chelsea star Pedro Neto was an international team-mate of Diogo Jota and Enzo Maresca will leave it up to his player on whether he will be in the correct state of mind too play
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