Enzo Maresca insisted that Chelsea did not miss Joao Felix after eliminating Blues’ surprise from the FA Cup in the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Chelsea, who was without injured two of Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu, looked tired and tamed her in the attack while giving up early guidance of 1-0 Fall 2-1 to Brighton on SaturdayWith Noni Madueke and Young Tyrique George, she made the only offensive replacement bench.
The defeat came the same night while Felix first started for Milan, scoring his debut on the bench in the middle of the week.
Asked if Felix’s loan can ultimately be proven by mistake, insisted on Mareca Chelsea They are still satisfied with the decision to be temporarily shared with the Portuguese international.
“I don’t think we miss Joao,” Maresca told the media. “Joao is happy there and we are happy Joao is happy there.
“The only thing I can say is that no one would have predicted on the day of the deadline if we were injured by two attackers. That’s something it’s hard to think. Unfortunately, it happened, but we have Nico to get back very quickly.”
Maresca also acknowledged that Saturday’s defeat should highlight the importance of Jackson to the fans who questioned his involvement aside this season.
“Yes, sometimes I think you need to play games without players to understand how important they are. We said many times about Nico: he is important on and outside the ball. From the ball, his intensity is very good and on the ball, it’s always a threat.
“Sometimes I think you need to play some players without players to realize how important they are,” Mareca said. “Given the ball, his pressure is always very good and the ball is always a threat.
“We had a few drawings to draw and we missed. Now, if there is something good after the defeat can now be focused on the Premier League and Conference [League]. “
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