Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is facing significant challenges in preparing his team for the Club World Cup due to intense heat in Philadelphia, where temperatures have reached 108 degrees Fahrenheit. The extreme weather is compromising regular training sessions, causing the team to shorten their practices to conserve energy and prevent exhaustion. As they prepare for a crucial match against ES Tunis, the difficult conditions further complicate their recovery from a previous loss to Flamengo. Philadelphia has declared a heat emergency, highlighting the severity of the situation affecting both athletes and residents.
"It's almost impossible to train a full session because of the weather," Maresca told reporters during a press conference ahead of the must-win fixture.
With the heat index in the city reaching 108 degrees Fahrenheit, the conditions are proving to be a significant obstacle, not only to player performance but even to the basic logistics of match preparation.
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