Maresca: Some red cards can be avoided Enzo participated in training yesterday
About Hutto's progress
- We have been very pleased with him since he arrived and he is working hard to adapt to English football. We're very happy with him, he struggled a little bit with physicality and intensity in the first two or three weeks, but he's getting better. I think he can play in several positions. He is a very good player. He can play as a central defender or a full-back. In the attacking phase, he can also play in midfield. He can play in different positions.
About the threat from Ajax
- They always fight hard, it's in their club's DNA and there's no doubt it will be a tough game.
About Jiwu’s chances
-We have Jiwu and George. He can play as a number 9, we have different options and we will take a look after training this afternoon.
Let’s talk about Jiwu again
– We trust Jiwu, and we also trusted him last year, when he played in the UEFA Europa League. We also gave him some opportunities in the Premier League, and of course, he will definitely have the opportunity to play.
About Enzo's injury
- Enzo participated in training yesterday, we have another training session this afternoon, and we will make a decision with him tomorrow. It's not something we should worry about, we're just trying to protect Enzo the best we can.
About Delap's return
- Delap is so close, he hasn't trained with us yet. At the moment he is not able to play, but hopefully he will start training with us in the next few days.
Regarding the team's frequent injuries
- This is difficult, especially considering that most of our injuries occur one or two days before the game. We're trying to adapt and it's complicated because sometimes you plan on playing some players one game a week and then you have to keep them playing because of injuries to other players.
Disciplinary issues?
——Indeed, this is something we can do better. Some red cards are avoidable, like the one from Gusteau, which was completely avoidable towards the end of the game. The opponent didn't want to concede the ball, so they continued to be aggressive and that's something we can improve on. I personally am not the kind of coach who punishes players and I don’t think that’s the right way to go about it. I would rather help them understand and make the right decision, each situation is different and so are the red card situations.
Why don’t you like punishing players?
- I have four children and I don't punish them when they do something wrong. I try to teach them how to do the right things and I treat players the same way, which is the way I like it.
How to improve?
- The red cards for Gusteau and Joao Pedro were avoidable, and as for Chalobah's red card, you can let the opponent shoot and see what happens, and the same was true against Manchester United. As for the red card in the last game, I think it was a huge mistake. The game is over and the score is 0-3. They were yelling at each other not to concede the ball, to keep up the intensity and aggression.
Regarding what was said about Reece James' leadership a year ago
- Things are much better than they were a year ago. After a month or two we try to do better. Reece James has improved a lot and we are very happy with him.
Let’s talk about Ajax
– they always try their best to play their own style, and this game will definitely be difficult. They've won this tournament in the past and they want to prove to everyone that they can come here and beat us. We will also work hard to defeat them.
Red card penalty system?
——The players have their own system in the locker room.
About Achang Pang's progress
- We are very satisfied with Achang Pang, he has been performing well since last season. Of course, like all players, he still has a lot to improve on, and Achampang is a hard-working, humble man who is eager to learn.
Achangpang is gradually adapting to the role?
- Achang Pang has been there and we are very happy with him.
Adarabioyo becomes a leader?
- Adara is younger than Oyu, although not relative to his teammates, but 28 years old is still young. He has been the leader of the team since arriving here. We have other similar players in terms of leadership and as for fines, that's something the players manage themselves in the dressing room.
On Chelsea's performance in the Champions League
- It's a great competition because you play against great clubs. We are not satisfied with the result against Bayern away from home, but we are satisfied with the performance of the team and we know it was a difficult game. Against Benfica we tried to prepare in the best possible way, but when you face a club like this you always learn something after the game. It will be the same tomorrow.
