Chelsea Boss Maresca Hails Fernandez Ahead of Benfica Club World Cup Clash
- Chelsea Boss Enzo Maresca believes Enzo Fernandez will improve further, stating his contribution this season has been top and anticipates he will be even better next season.
- Fernandez scored in the match against Los Angeles FC and assisted two goals against Esperance Tunis at the Club World Cup.
- Maresca expressed hope that defender Josh Acheampong will stay with Chelsea, noting his potential to be a top defender.
- Maresca believes the upcoming match against Benfica will be balanced and tough, highlighting the importance of small details.
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Chelsea boss Maresca hails Fernandez ahead of Benfica Club World Cup clash
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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says it would be dangerous to underestimate Benfica heading into tonight's last-16 clash at the Club World Cup.
The Premier League side have won all three previous meetings with their Portuguese opponents in European competition. But Maresca feels that's no reason to think they'll walk into the quarter-finals in the United States. https://audioboom.com/posts/8741654-chelsea-boss-enzo-maresca-speaks-ahead-of-the-last-16-clash-at-the-club-world-cup
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