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 have been enjoying their first match in Europe’s elite membership competitors since 2023, however, in contrast to in 2012 after they lifted the trophy, this journey to the Allianz Enviornment for Chelsea was an sad one.
A Harry Kane brace and Trevor Chabolah personal objective gave the German giants victory however Chelsea troubled their hosts in spells and pulled one again via Palmer’s elegant end with the rating at 2-0.
And regardless of the consequence, Maresca insisted he was happy together with his gamers’ displaying.
“General I believe the efficiency was fairly good. We began very properly for the primary 20 minutes, creating two or three clear possibilities,” the Chelsea boss informed TNT Sports activities.
“Then after we concede, we are able to keep away from that form of objective. The sport modified a bit of bit however we have been within the recreation, we rating a objective.
“We began the second-half creating possibilities, after which after we conceded the third objective, the sport modified once more.”
When requested what in the end went incorrect for his workforce within the second-half with the rating at 2-1, Maresca stated: “Nothing, we simply sadly conceded yet another objective, that killed the sport a bit of bit.
“However even with that I believe we have been within the recreation. We attempt till the top, we scored one other objective that was sadly offside.
“I believe we are able to be taught so much from this recreation. In some moments we weren’t ok however we are able to be taught many issues.
“It’s a actuality as a result of the Champions League is this type of recreation, particularly towards Bayern that is among the favourites. However general, I believe we competed fairly properly.”
In the meantime, Palmer echoed his supervisor’s sentiments and believes the workforce did sufficient to indicate that they’ll compete with the big-name golf equipment at this stage.
“It was irritating. I really feel like we deserved extra,” Palmer stated.
“We began properly. We had early possibilities to attain. However whenever you make errors on the highest stage it’s exhausting to return again.
“Perhaps a scarcity of focus, not managing the moments. However I believe we confirmed we are able to play towards probably the greatest groups within the competitors.
“It’s studying curve. To be again within the competitors is sweet. We have to kick on from right here.
“We’ve proven we are able to compete.”
Chelsea are subsequent in motion after they journey to Previous Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday.
