"It's a big week, but at the end of this week, we have another big week. Every game is important. Of course, Barcelona and Arsenal are important for different reasons, and we are ready."
"Flick's Barça looks spectacular to me."
"Every time I watch them, I learn something. Last year, they won La Liga and reached the Champions League semifinals. They do a lot of things well, and they're a team that always wants to take the initiative. We'll try to do the same."
"I decided to become a coach because of Guardiola's Barça"
Enzo Maresca has adopted a respectful tone ahead of Chelsea's Champions League clash with Hansi Flick's Barcelona. Chelsea travel in good form following consecutive Premier League wins over Wolverhampton and Burnley. Maresca emphasised that overcoming Barcelona will require precision, discipline and unwavering focus. He described Flick's side as spectacular and acknowledged learning from their approach, noting their recent La Liga title and Champions League semi-final run. Maresca regretted Pedri's absence, calling it a loss for both Barcelona and football, and credited Guardiola's Barcelona with inspiring his decision to become a coach.
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