The new Chelsea manager has been busy getting his philosophies across to his new side during the pre-season tour of the United States.
It looks as if Enzo Maresca’s messages are taking some time to get across though, with the results so far not going the Blues’ way.
They will be hoping to turn things around tonight against Club America, and our predicted XI expects there to be changes made.
There is also an opportunity for a number of players who haven’t featured yet for the club this summer to make their mark.
One of those is Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who hasn’t played yet since his £30m move due to a small injury.
Maresca and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall argue
Maresca has confirmed that he will play a part in their friendly tonight, with the duo working together at Leicester City last season.
However, the midfielder has shared that despite their experience working alongside each other, they actually clash on a number of things.
He said to TalkSPORT: “I think obviously because I know him, some of the lads just say, ‘Oh, what’s he like?’ And they have a little bit of a banter with me.
“But no, I definitely wouldn’t say I’m the teacher’s pet. If anything, me and him like to squabble a bit because we know each other.
“But no, it’s nice that everyone can work with him and see what I had when I worked on him at Leicester. And hopefully it can flourish.”
Dewsbury-Hall hoping to start vs Manchester City
Dewsbury-Hall will be hoping his understanding of what the manager wants from his players will put him in a good position to start the first game of the season when the Premier League comes around.
There is plenty of competition for places in midfield at Chelsea next season, with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo now back with their teammates in America.
One player who will be hoping he can make way more of a contribution is Romeo Lavia, who was only able to play 45 minutes last season for the club.
He will know he needs to up his performance levels though after an unconvincing display in their last friendly against Celtic.
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