Maresca Optimistic for Chelsea Against 'Best in World' PSG
NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca respects PSG's strength but sticks to his usual tactics ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup final, aiming for their second title this Sunday.
- Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca spoke at MetLife Stadium on July 11, 2025, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain.
- Chelsea reached the final after a marathon campaign, eliminating Benfica, Palmeiras, and Fluminense, while PSG recently won the 2024-25 Champions League and domestic trophies.
- Maresca expressed respect for PSG as the best team in the world but emphasized preparing to both exploit weaknesses and defend strongly, despite odds favoring PSG.
- He confirmed that Noni Madueke will not feature after deciding to leave, saying "No-one said to Noni he had to leave," and hoped Moises Caicedo recovers from an ankle injury for the final.
- Maresca highlighted Chelsea's progress by noting nobody spoke about their football last year, now everyone talks about their play and wins, while aiming to stop PSG's clean sweep at the MetLife Stadium.
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