Enzo Maresca aims savage dig at Joao Felix after AC Milan transfer as Chelsea boss laments Nicolas Jackson’s absence in FA Cup defeat to Brighton.
Despite Chelsea’s attacking injuries since Joao Felix’s loan transfer to AC Milan, Enzo Maresca says the club would not’miss’ him.
What happened?
Despite Chelsea’s FA Cup demise at the hands of Brighton on Sunday, where they only managed to score one – an own goal – against a club that had shipped seven against Nottingham Forest only a week before, Maresca was not sad to lose Felix.
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Felix joined AC Milan on deadline day, concluding a disappointing season as he struggled to establish himself as a regular Chelsea player despite a lucrative summer return. Maresca’s comments came after Chelsea’s offensive players received low ratings against Brighton. Nicolas Jackson, who received acclaim for his absence in demonstrating his value, and Marc Guiu are presently sidelined with injury, highlighting Maresca’s apparent distaste of Felix as a player for his system.
What Enzo Maresca said
“I don’t think we miss Joao,” Maresca stated following Chelsea’s 2-1 FA Cup collapse in the fourth round. Joao is happy [at AC Milan], and we are pleased that he is. We suffered two striker injuries on deadline day, which is tough to imagine. Nico [Jackson] can return very soon.Sometimes I believe you have to play some games without players to understand how crucial they are. Off the ball, [Jackson’s] pressuring is always excellent, and with the ball, he is a constant menace.”
What will happen next?
Jackson’s comeback is extremely essential for Chelsea. The Senegal international was touted last week as not having a “long” injury, with Maresca speculating that he may have returned for Brighton. That was ultimately deemed too risky, but it does indicate that he is on the verge of returning. His absence, along with the lack of cover alternatives in the team, emphasises the need of Chelsea signing another striker in the summer.
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