On the evening of September 1st, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in the third round of the Premier League. After the match, Chelsea manager Maresca spoke to the media and gave his views on the game and other related topics.
About the draw:
“We fully deserved to win this match. Overall, we had the upper hand in the game, controlled the match, and created enough chances. Unfortunately, we didn’t manage to secure all three points. Nevertheless, our performance was commendable. However, after conceding a goal, the team seemed to lose some direction.”
About Hughes not receiving a red card:
“Hughes’ foul could have been his second yellow card. If he had been sent off, the situation on the field might have been different. But the referee has his own judgment.”
About defense:
“Even though we maintained possession for most of the time, I am still concerned about the goal we conceded. Although we only conceded one goal, what’s important is that we did not allow the opponent more scoring opportunities.”
About Gusto’s injury:
“Gusto’s situation appears to be a muscle injury. We will conduct further examinations of his condition.”
About Jackson’s new contract:
“Jackson is signing a new contract, but I’m not sure of the exact duration. I’m very pleased because Nicolas has performed exceptionally well in the team. Not only did he score again, but he also created numerous opportunities. We are very satisfied with him.”
About not signing a number 9 player:
“I have full confidence in Nicolas, as does the club. When the transfer window opened, I also mentioned his outstanding performance in the team.”
About the signing of Sancho:
“Jadon Sancho is an excellent player, and we appreciate his ability to break through tight defenses. In such games, he can create multiple opportunities. Not many teams can find ways to score under these circumstances.”
About not signing a forward:
“We wanted to bring in a forward, but they must meet our standards. If there isn’t a suitable player, we would rather wait. We will reconsider this issue in January.”
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