Enzo Maresca closed speculation connecting Chelsea to Manchester United Alejandro Garnacho winger, insisting that he is “happy” from the attackers he currently has at his disposal.
A report in Sky Sports said the Blues were considering a decision for Argentinian, which recently lost its place in the programming of Ruben Amorim in recent weeks.
Amorim refused to confirm whether the 20-year-old would remain in Old Trafford this month, but the boss of Chelsea, Maresca, said that Stamford Bridge is unlikely to be his destination.
Asked about reports before facing Manchester City on Sunday, the Italian said: “No, no. I am satisfied with those we have at the moment.
“We have said several times on the right side, it’s Pedro [Neto] and noni [Madueke] And the left side is Jadon [Sancho].
“Misha [Mudryk] was with us and is no longer with us. I think Tyrique [George] is a young profile that can help us at the moment, we are well. »»
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Maresca on Man City’s difficulties: “Pep needs support”
City comfortably Chelsea 2-0 in the reverse match on the day of opening the season, but the duo has appreciated contrasting fortunes since then.
The reigning champions were out of the pace of this quarter, sitting 12 points from the leadership leaders Liverpool in fifth, while a 4-2 defeat against the Saint-Germain de Paris leaves them on Wednesday at the edge of the elimination of the Champions League.
But Maresca, who was the manager of Pep Guardiola, the assistant of two spells between 2021 and 2023, is convinced that the Catalan tactician will restore City to his previous winning tracks.
The 44 -year -old said: “PEP is quite strong. Like any human being, he needs support. Over the past eight or nine years, they have always been at the top, still winning trophies and important things.
“It’s normal, it can happen. What is not happening is the number of years they have won trophies.
“What is normal is what is happening today. Of course, they will soon return to many trophies.
“My relationship with PEP and the club is very good. I have said on several occasions that my contact is very good, I will always be grateful for the confidence they have shown in me.
“Any club, any time, all players. Most of the clubs that have this moment, they have finished, but it will be fine. »»
Chelsea injury News
Maresca says that the Talismanic striker Cole Palmer “improves”, after having withdrawn the recent victory of Chelsea in FA Cup against Morecambe, although he then played against Crystal Palace and Wolves in the Premier League.
The Italian said: “He’s better. He made an incredible effort to play against the Wolves and he improves. »»
On the physical form of the rest of his team, Maresca said: “Probably Levi [Colwill] and enzo [Fernandez] could be ready [to face Man City]It depends on today’s session.
“Romeo [Lavia] will be released for Saturday. We don’t know yet [the severity of the injury]. We have to wait a little more, but at least a few more weeks [he will be out]. “”
