Chelsea began their Premier League campaign with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, emphasizing the importance of keeping a clean sheet. Coach Enzo Maresca expressed optimism about the team's performance improving over time. While acknowledging a lack of pre-season games compared to Palace, he noted the team competed well and created chances. Palace's Eberechi Eze had a disallowed free-kick, sparking contention over a foul leading to it. Palace boss Oliver Glasner praised his players for their focus despite transfer rumors.
“We didn't lose a clean sheet. Until the end, we competed, we tried to win the game and we had some chances with Estevao and Andrey Santos. Slowly, slowly we're going to be better.”
“Moises gets pushed into the gap - that's why I couldn't see at all, and the ball goes over my head. For me, it has to be a foul, 100 per cent.”
“If most of the things written about them were true, they could not perform like this. I expect Eb to be back playing for us against Fredrikstad on Thursday.”
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