Maresca Reacts to Wild 2-2 Draw With Bournemouth: "We Deserved Much More"
Enzo Maresca and Reece James reflected on Chelsea's dramatic 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, lamenting missed chances and defensive lapses while finding positives in the late equaliser.
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Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Chelsea salvaged a point in their 2-2 draw against Bournemouth thanks to Reece James' stunning 95th-minute free kick, but the result left Enzo Maresca frustrated. The Blues dominated the first half and led through Cole Palmer, but costly errors, including a penalty conceded by Moises Caicedo, allowed Bournemouth to take the lead. Maresca praised the first-half performance but emphasised the need for greater clinical finishing and mental resilience after conceding.
- Missed Opportunities: Maresca rued Chelsea’s inability to convert chances, noting they should have been 2-0 or 3-0 up in the first half, a recurring issue in recent games.
- Defensive Fragility: The team’s drop in performance after conceding the penalty was a concern for Maresca, who stressed the need to maintain their composure.
- VAR Controversy: Maresca expressed frustration over David Brooks’ yellow card for pulling back Marc Cucurella, believing Bournemouth were fortunate to finish with 11 players.
- James’ Leadership: Reece James reflected on his crucial free kick and his journey back from injuries, emphasizing the mixed emotions of securing a point while lamenting missed chances.
- Building Momentum: Both Maresca and James acknowledged positives in the fightback but stressed the importance of addressing finishing and consistency to improve results.
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Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Co-founder of The1905Club. A life long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder for over twenty years. Now residing in Poland, this doesn't stop Tosh from watching every minute of every game.
