Enzo Maresca’s brilliant first season at Chelsea got even better at the weekend when the Blues were crowned the greatest team on earth.
This came as a result of their dominant 3-0 win over Champions League holders PSG in the Club World Cup final, sending a message to the side who were seen as the best in Europe going into that game.
Maresca said he knew his side would win after just 10 minutes, and their dominant first half was a showcase of the talent of Cole Palmer. The Englishman scored twice and assisted a third as the Blues blew their opponents away.
Former Chelsea star Ramires shared his wild celebrations as they picked up the win, making it two trophies in the Italian’s first season in charge of the club.
Didier Drogba congratulates Enzo Maresca for Club World Cup win
Blues legend Didier Drogba was also quick to react to their triumph. He was certainly a player who knew how to win a trophy during his time in West London.
The former striker took to Instagram to praise Maresca and his players, saying they should be proud of their achievements.
He said: “A lot to be proud of Chelsea, World Club Champions, with style please!!!! Congratulations to the Boys, the Manager and Staff.”
Drogba was an advocate for the Club World Cup before the tournament even got underway, with very few looking to downplay their achievements over in the United States.
Drogba’s incredible impact in finals for Chelsea
Chelsea won 10 finals during the time Drogba was at the club, and it was very rare that he wouldn’t have a telling impact on the game.
He is best remembered by Chelsea fans for his heroics in the 2012 Champions League final, scoring the equaliser before converting the winning penalty against Bayern Munich.
Drogba scored 11 times in finals for the Blues, and now they finally look as if they have got a reliable figure in the big games to replace him in the form of Palmer.
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