Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's manager, emphasized his tactical approach by threatening to substitute goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen if he attempted long passes during the 4-0 victory over Southampton. This decision follows a tumultuous season marked by goalkeeper errors, particularly prior to Jorgensen's promotion to the starting position after Robert Sanchez's poor performances. Despite Jorgensen's issues, including an earlier blunder against Aston Villa, Maresca defended him post-match, highlighting the player's adherence to his instructions. Jorgensen's effectiveness dropped with long passes, but he excelled in short passes, showcasing the tensions between tactical demands and on-field execution.
Maresca stated, 'My message to Filip was, 'If you play long ball, I will change you',' holding Jorgensen accountable and clarifying tactics.
Maresca defended Jorgensen, saying, 'He was just doing what I said to him,' highlighting the goalkeeper's adherence to his instructions amidst criticism.
Despite struggling, Jorgensen recorded a 100% success rate on short passes, completing 28 attempts while having issues with longer passes.
The Chelsea manager admitted, 'It's difficult for Filip, it's difficult for Robert when...,' acknowledging the challenges faced by goalkeepers in his system.
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