Enzo Maresca emphasized that Chelsea does not miss Joao Felix after the surprise elimination of the FA CUP blues at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Chelsea, who was not without the injured duo of Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu, were tired and had an attack on attack, as they left an early 1-0 lead. Fall 2-1 in Brighton on SaturdayWith Noni Madueke and young Tyrique George, the only attackers came out of the bench.
The defeat arrived at the same night as Felix began in Milan, after marking his debut on the bench in the week.
Asked if Félix’s loan could be a mistake, insisted Maresca Chelsea They are still happy with the decision to be temporarily part of Portugal International.
“I don’t think we miss Joao,” Maresca said in the media. “Joao is happy there and we are happy that Joao is happy there.
“The only thing I can say is that no one predicted the day of the deadline we wounded on two forwards. This is difficult to think. Unfortunately it happened, but we have Nico to return very soon.”
Maresca also admitted that Saturday’s defeat should highlight the importance of Jackson for fans who have called into question their participation next season.
“Yes, sometimes I think you need to play games without players to realize the importance they are. We have said many times about Nico: it’s important on the ball. Out of the ball, its intensity is very good and the ball , Is always a threat.
“Sometimes I think some games without players need to be played to realize the importance they are,” said Maresca. “Outside the ball, his press is always very good and, on the ball, it is always a threat.
“We had some possibilities to draw and miss. Now, if there is something good after a defeat is now, we can focus on the Premier League and the conference (League).”
