On September 28, Chelsea manager Maresca spoke about enhancing team cohesion and hopes that players who are not in the main squad should also come to the stadium to cheer for their teammates during home games.
Maresca said, “I don’t know if this can be considered a rule, but when we play at home, all the club’s players should be present, regardless of whether they are in the match squad or not. We must demonstrate team spirit.”
Maresca explained the reason for requiring the players to do this: “From a football culture perspective, I think this requirement is very reasonable. If my teammate is playing, then I will be there to support him, whether the game is won or lost, whether he performs well or not. Whether it’s the Premier League, the EFL Cup, or other matches, it’s normal for all players to be present. If we want to achieve good results, no detail can be overlooked.”
In the midweek EFL Cup match where Chelsea thrashed Barrow 5-0 at home, players such as Palmer, Sancho, and Cucurella, who were not in the squad, were also present to watch the game.
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