Reflecting on the recent 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid, Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, acknowledged the challenges his team faced during the match.
This defeat marked the Blues’ third loss in the pre-season since Maresca took over as their new boss.
Real Madrid took a commanding lead with goals from Lucas Vazquez and Brahim Diaz, while Noni Madueke managed to pull one back for Chelsea.
In his post-match comments, Maresca highlighted the need to strengthen the team’s defensive setup.
“Our offensive performance was commendable, but defensively we encountered some lingering issues that require attention and refinement. Once again, we managed to create numerous clear chances,” Maresca observed.
Emphasizing the need for defensive improvements, Maresca pointed out, “Our focus should be enhancing our defensive line and addressing defensive lapses more effectively.”
Chelsea is scheduled to play one more friendly match before their upcoming season opener against Manchester City on August 18.