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Leicester City expert provides insight on Enzo Maresca amid Chelsea talks

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Leicester City expert provides insight on Enzo Maresca amid Chelsea talks

The appointment of Enzo Maresca to become Chelsea’s new head coach is edging ever closer, football.london understands.

The club’s co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart are due in Spain today (Tuesday) to negotiate a deal with Maresca. The Italian coach is set to sign a five-year contract with Chelsea if all goes well after he emerged as the Blues’ first-choice from a four-man shortlist.




The likes of Kieran McKenna, Roberto De Zerbi and Thomas Frank have been considered as well but Chelsea are said to have been mightily impressed with Maresca during their conversations so far. The 44-year-old led Leicester City to the Championship title last season in what was his debut campaign at the King Power Stadium.

Having worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, comparisons between the the Catalonian and the Italian were inevitable – and also understandable. But are they fair? Bobby Vincent sat down with Leicester supporter Josh Holland to discuss all things Maresca and offer you more of an insight about the manager Chelsea are getting…

Just what sort of impact did Maresca have at Leicester last season?

“The impact from Maresca was clear to see in his first few weeks at the club. In a pre-season friendly at Northampton, the overhaul of the playing style Leicester had been used to was blatant and the signs were encouraging.

“In his first competitive game, a 2-1 win over Coventry City, his passion on the sideline aligned with what supporters had been calling for from Brendan Rodgers before his exit so he instantly became a favourite. His cheeky persona in press conferences coupled with his style of play, connection with players and love for the supporters within the first couple of weeks of the season were the building blocks for what was a wonderful season.”

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