Chelsea boss Maresca stands by Jorgensen despite mistake in Villa defeat - Soccer News
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has voiced his backing for goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen after a mistake contributed to a loss against Aston Villa. Jorgensen is confirmed to remain first-choice despite recent errors. Maresca expressed understanding regarding Cole Palmer's dip in form, asserting the importance of team reliance rather than placing all responsibility on one player. He believes both players can rebound, emphasizing the need for Chelsea to be more clinical in executing scoring opportunities, particularly as they approach a match against Southampton.
Maresca expressed unwavering support for Jorgensen despite his mistake against Aston Villa, emphasizing that players should not be changed after every error.
Maresca acknowledged Palmer's current struggles but believes he will regain form, focusing on team reliance over individual responsibility.
The coach indicated that Jorgensen's mistake was unfortunate but noted the importance of maintaining confidence in players, stating, 'if we need to change a player every time they made a mistake then we would need to change many players.'
On Palmer's recent form, Maresca stated he is not worried as the player's performance mirrors team struggles, insisting they must be more clinical in front of goal.
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