Enzo Maresca has urged the Chelsea followers to not barrack under-fire goalkeeper Robert Sanchez if he begins in opposition to West Ham on Monday.
Sanchez has made errors in his final two appearances – he was at fault for Wolves’ aim at Stamford Bridge on January 20 and Erling Haaland’s essential second within the 3-1 defeat at Manchester Metropolis final Saturday.
And whereas Maresca admitted he had but to determine if would keep on with Sanchez, or flip as a substitute to back-up Filip Jorgensen, he mentioned it was necessary the followers supported whoever obtained the nod.
He mentioned: “The one factor I can say is that we want the followers. We’d like them, the gamers want them. Understanding that generally, for various causes, they can’t be pleased with the gamers or with the supervisor normally. However for certain, we want their assist as a result of they must belief our path.
“If I see one thing I don’t like, I’m the primary one who doesn’t settle for that. They are often completely happy by way of the best way they [the players] attempt to work each day, the best way they attempt to embrace all of the conditions we’ve got had this season. I’m certain on the finish, we’re going to be there combating for one thing.”
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Maresca might attempt to defend Sanchez
Maresca hinted that if Sanchez was overlooked it will be for his personal good.
“Sure, generally that may occur,” he added. “Not solely in Robert’s case. The opposite day I used to be studying about [Gianluigi] Donnarumma, this season he was taking part in all the time for Paris Saint-Germain however for some video games Luis Enrique left him out. Now, he’s taking part in each sport and doing effectively.
“Generally, for certain, it may be an answer nevertheless it doesn’t imply it’s in Robert’s case.”
Potter’s return
Monday sees the return of Graham Potter to Stamford Bridge for the primary time since he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023 after simply seven months in cost.
The 49-year-old took over at West Ham earlier this month and Maresca has been impressed by what he has seen.
He mentioned: “They’re very aggressive. I watched the 4 or 5 video games with Graham in cost. You may see they’re attempting to be very aggressive, even within the final sport in opposition to Aston Villa.
“Will probably be a tricky sport, like all the time. When it comes to tactical, we nonetheless have two days to organize the sport, so we’re going to see.”
