Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and goalscorer Cole Palmer opted to take the positives regardless of a 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on the Blues’ return to the Champions League.
The Convention League and Membership World Cup champions had been taking part in their first match in Europe’s elite membership competitors since 2023, however, not like in 2012 after they lifted the trophy, this trip to the Allianz Arena for Chelsea was an unhappy one.
A Harry Kane brace and Trevor Chabolah personal aim gave the German giants victory however Chelsea troubled their hosts in spells and pulled one again by means of Palmer’s chic end with the rating at 2-0.
And regardless of the end result, Maresca insisted he was happy along with his gamers’ exhibiting.
“Total I feel the efficiency was fairly good. We began very effectively for the primary 20 minutes, creating two or three clear possibilities,” the Chelsea boss instructed TNT Sports activities.
“Then once we concede, we will keep away from that sort of aim. The sport modified slightly bit however we had been within the recreation, we rating a aim.
“We began the second-half creating possibilities, after which after we conceded the third aim, the sport modified once more.”
When requested what finally went mistaken for his staff within the second-half with the rating at 2-1, Maresca mentioned: “Nothing, we simply sadly conceded yet another aim, that killed the sport slightly bit.
“However even with that I feel we had been within the recreation. We attempt till the top, we scored one other aim that was sadly offside.
“I feel we will study quite a bit from this recreation. In some moments we weren’t adequate however we will study many issues.
“It’s a actuality as a result of the Champions League is this sort of recreation, particularly towards Bayern that is among the favourites. However general, I feel we competed fairly effectively.”
In the meantime, Palmer echoed his supervisor’s sentiments and believes the staff did sufficient to indicate that they’ll compete with the big-name golf equipment at this degree.
“It was irritating. I really feel like we deserved extra,” Palmer mentioned.
“We began effectively. We had early possibilities to attain. However if you make errors on the highest degree it’s arduous to return again.
“Perhaps a scarcity of focus, not managing the moments. However I feel we confirmed we will play towards probably the greatest groups within the competitors.
“It’s an excellent studying curve. To be again within the competitors is good. We have to kick on from right here.
“We’ve proven we will compete.”
Chelsea are subsequent in motion after they journey to Previous Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday.
