Enzo Maresca claims Noni Madueke, which can be used for Chelsea in his Arsenal transfer talk
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he is totally confident in Noni Madueke and will not hesitate to use the winger despite ongoing speculation about his future at the club.
Madueke, who has been interested from Arsenal and reportedly on the list of candidates for the summer transfer, played a key role in turning the game around, having been eliminated from the bench in Chelsea’s recent victory over Palmeiras.
Maresca revealed that Madueke is firmly in his plan ahead of Chelsea’s upcoming Club World Cup semi-finals, ahead of the semi-finals against Fulminence.
“We had the same noise before Palmeiras, but we gave him 30 minutes. He was very good. There’s no doubt that we needed Noni.
Meanwhile, Chelsea icon Tiago Silva is currently playing for the Fulminence – revealed that he is providing internal knowledge to his current team ahead of the high stakes game.
At 40, Silva is still strong and prepares to play against his old club at MetLife Stadium. He is closely connected to Chelsea and recently visited the training grounds while in London.
“I am trying to help the coaching staff with the small details that are between us, and I have said I have been in London visiting kids and went to some training sessions.
Enzo Maresca says he has no doubts about the framework of Noni Maduce’s mind in the fierce transfer “noise” that links him to Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/gky9nnnbjz
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“I don’t know Maresca very well, but I know a lot of the players there. And I talk to them almost every week. Some of them are really close to me. I’m happy to play this match.
Silva, who played a key role in Chelsea’s 2021 Champions League victory and remains a fan favorite, is now likely to remove his former club from the competition and face another PSG of his old team in the finals.
“It means a lot. Thank God. I was able to build beautiful stories with both these clubs, Chelsea and PSG. And now, with what you can call the final stage of my career, I’m still trying to live through the key moments and help them in the best way possible.
“It’s special to eliminate Chelsea, but even all the love I have for them, when you’re on the pitch, you have to focus on your own team. I’m really grateful for everything I’ve experienced there.
“After the tournament, my support for Chelsea and PSG will always be there. I’m forever grateful to those clubs. I did everything I could while I was there.