Enzo Maresca defends loan exit as tired Chelsea eliminated from FA Cup


Enzo Maresca insisted that Chelsea Joao Felix does not miss the blues from the Fa Cup by Brighton & Hove Albion after the surprise excretion of the blues.

Chelsea, who were without the injured duo by Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu, looked tired and tame when they tasks an early 1-0 lead over Saturday, with Noni Madueke and the young Tyrique George Attachment substances replaced the bank.

The defeat came his first start for Milan the same night as Felix after achieving the bank in his debut during the week.

When asked whether Maresca could ultimately prove to be a mistake, Maresca insisted that Chelsea was still satisfied with the decision to temporarily part with the Portugal International.

“I don’t think we miss Joao,” Maresca told the media. “Joao is happy there and we are glad that Joao is happy there.

“The only thing I can say is that nobody would predict on Deadline Day that we had injured two strikers. This is something that is difficult to think. to be.”

Nicolas Jackson

Jackson is injured / Harry Murphy – DANOUSE / GOIMAGES

Maresca also admitted that the defeat on Saturday should highlight the importance of Jackson for the fans who have questioned his commitment in the team this season.

“Yes, sometimes I think you have to play games without players to see how important they are. We have often said about Nico: he is important on the ball. From the ball, his intensity is very good and on the ball. He. is always a threat.

“Sometimes I think you have to play some games without players to see how important they are,” said Maresca. “His press is always very good from the ball and he is always a threat to the ball.

“We had a few chances to draw and missed it. If there is something good now, we can now concentrate on the Premier League and conference [League]. “

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