Maresca points out that homework from the tour is to adjust the defensive line of Chelsea.

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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has concluded that. The lesson learned from the pre-season tour to the United States is to completely redefine the positioning of the defenders. Who have probably been left with loose habits from last football season. There is still time to tighten the nuts.

The Blues ended their tour of America with a 1-2 defeat to Real Madrid yesterday. Meaning they have conceded 12 goals in 5 warm-up matches (2.4 goals per game). UFABET The mistakes that were made ranged from the build-up in front of the goal to the loss. 

Or most recently, North Carolina’s defensive line pushed high and lacked caution. Which became a point for the ‘White Kings’ to attack, leading to two goals. 

Maresca coach said that this was a real problem. But fortunately, he saw it early on. So he had the opportunity to adjust and set new standards. 

He told the official website : 

“Last night was another one of those offensive games that we had to talk about. I think we reached our target because of the way we created chances.”

“The problem is the defense. When I talk about defense, I don’t just mean the defenders. But the whole team.”

“The pre-season tour in the US is over. Now we head back to London where we will play Inter Milan again, then the official game.” 

“We are used to standing in a high defensive line at half-court, and my team management is not prepared for such a high defense. Maybe it’s a habit from last year or before, I’m not sure.” 

“But we tried to lower the line another 4-5 meters. Which is an advantageous position and the area behind it is not easily attacked.”

“Last year, we conceded many goals due to this problem. We hope to solve it in the near future.” 

Chelsea ‘s back four in the last game consisted of Reece James , Benoit Badiashile ,  Levi Colwill and Malo Gusto. With the most frequently burned area being the captain’s.