Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and goalscorer Cole Palmer opted to take the positives regardless of a 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on the Blues’ return to the Champions League.
The Convention League and Membership World Cup champions have been enjoying their first match in Europe’s elite membership competitors since 2023, however, in contrast to in 2012 once they lifted the trophy, this trip to the Allianz Arena for Chelsea was an unhappy one.
A Harry Kane brace and Trevor Chabolah personal aim gave the German giants victory however Chelsea troubled their hosts in spells and pulled one again by way of Palmer’s elegant end with the rating at 2-0.
And regardless of the end result, Maresca insisted he was happy together with his gamers’ displaying.
“Total I believe the efficiency was fairly good. We began very properly for the primary 20 minutes, creating two or three clear possibilities,” the Chelsea boss instructed TNT Sports activities.
“Then once we concede, we will keep away from that sort of aim. The sport modified just a little bit however we have been within the sport, we rating a aim.
“We began the second-half creating possibilities, after which after we conceded the third aim, the sport modified once more.”
When requested what in the end went mistaken for his group within the second-half with the rating at 2-1, Maresca stated: “Nothing, we simply sadly conceded yet one more aim, that killed the sport just a little bit.
“However even with that I believe we have been within the sport. We attempt till the top, we scored one other aim that was sadly offside.
“I believe we will be taught quite a bit from this sport. In some moments we weren’t adequate however we will be taught many issues.
“It’s a actuality as a result of the Champions League is this sort of sport, particularly towards Bayern that is among the favourites. However general, I believe we competed fairly properly.”
In the meantime, Palmer echoed his supervisor’s sentiments and believes the group did sufficient to point out that they will compete with the big-name golf equipment at this stage.
“It was irritating. I really feel like we deserved extra,” Palmer stated.
“We began properly. We had early possibilities to attain. However once you make errors on the highest stage it’s arduous to come back again.
“Perhaps a scarcity of focus, not managing the moments. However I believe we confirmed we will play towards top-of-the-line groups within the competitors.
“It’s a great studying curve. To be again within the competitors is sweet. We have to kick on from right here.
“We’ve proven we will compete.”
Chelsea are subsequent in motion once they journey to Outdated Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday.
