The current Chelsea manager is certainly getting a tune out of a number of his first team players this season.
Enzo Maresca has remained faithful in his backing of a number of his squad in the Premier League, despite the fact that some of the top performers at the club have been pushing for more minutes from the Conference League.
A number of players who have starred for sides in the past and were signed for big money by Chelsea have seen their minutes heavily restricted due to the nature of the current squad.
Christopher Nkunku is reportedly growing frustrated with his situation at Stamford Bridge. He is frequently stuck on the bench despite being the club’s top scorer in all competitions.
Enzo Maresca working closely with Nicolas Jackson in Chelsea training
He has struggled to start in the Premier League due to the strong showings of Nicolas Jackson. The Senegal international has begun every league game so far this season.
He sits on six goals and three assists already, and is proving a very important part of Chelsea’s attack whoever they come up against.
It seems as if Maresca has been putting in extra work in order to get the best out of Jackson this season.
According to iNews, the manager has been working in particular on the striker’s finishing, with the Blues reaping the rewards on the pitch as a result.
Jackson to start up front vs Leicester
Some pundits named Jackson as their most improved player of the season so far, with him being criticised at times last season despite his good numbers.
Rio Ferdinand believes Jackson has been harshly treated in the media, and now Chelsea fans are fully behind their striker.
He is expected to continue up front when the Premier League returns at the weekend as the Blues make the trip to take on Leicester.
The Senegal international toyed with the same opposition last season in the FA Cup, when Maresca was in charge of the Foxes.
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