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Maresca Criticizes Madueke for Slacking Off After Strong Performances
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his frustration with Noni Madueke’s attitude toward training, despite the player’s solid performance in their 5-1 victory over Southampton on Wednesday.
Madueke was included in the starting lineup for the match and even managed to get on the scoresheet, but his manager was not entirely pleased with his overall commitment.
Maresca revealed that, although he has a personal relationship with Madueke, he believes the player could achieve much more.
He criticized the winger for dropping his intensity in training whenever he hits a good patch of form.
Maresca pointed out that, while Madueke shows glimpses of brilliance when he scores or provides assists, he tends to ease off and become less focused.
The Chelsea manager explained that Madueke’s absence from the starting lineup against Aston Villa was due to his disappointing attitude in training.
Maresca emphasized that, for a player of Madueke’s potential, maintaining a high level of ambition and consistently giving his best during every training session is crucial for continued success.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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