Chelsea Boss Explains Marc Guiu’s Miss vs Servette: “He Doesn’t Like Easy Goals”
- Enzo Maresca has provided a light-hearted perspective on Marc Guiu's golden miss in the Conference League
- Guiu conspired to miss a sitter when he had the open net at his mercy as Chelsea defeated Servette at Stamford Bridge
- The 18-year-old would hope to make amends as early as August 25, when the Blues face Wolves at Molineux Stadium
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca shared his thoughts on Marc Guiu's unfortunate miss during their UEFA Europa Conference League clash with Servette.
Despite securing his first win as Chelsea's head coach, with second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke sealing the victory, Maresca couldn't overlook the team's struggles in front of goal, particularly Guiu's missed opportunity.
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Marc Guiu misses sitter in Conference League
Guiu, a summer signing and product of La Masia, had a golden chance to put the Blues ahead when he capitalised on a mistake by Servette's goalkeeper, pressing effectively to win the ball in a dangerous position.
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With the net seemingly at his mercy, the 18-year-old striker hesitated, allowing the goalkeeper to recover and make a crucial save, talkSPORT reports.
Despite getting two more attempts from the ensuing scramble, Guiu couldn't convert, leaving fans and teammates frustrated.
Maresca reflects on Marc Guiu's stunning miss
In the post-match press conference, Maresca addressed the miss with a mix of humour and understanding, highlighting Guiu's youth and potential.
"I joked with him that maybe he prefers scoring difficult goals over easy ones," Maresca remarked, as reported by Tribuna.
"He's very young, born in 2006, the youngest in our squad. His work off the ball, his pressing—it's impressive. The goals will come, no doubt about that."
Maresca's comments not only showed his confidence in Guiu's abilities but also reflected a broader understanding of the challenges young players face as they adapt to the demands of top-level football.
Chelsea hands Maresca season's target
In a previous publication, Legit.ng reported that Maresca has been tasked with restoring Chelsea to its glory days.
The Italian coach, renowned for his successful stint at Leicester City where he won the English Championship, takes over following Mauricio Pochettino's departure.
Chelsea's decision to replace the highly experienced Pochettino with the less seasoned Maresca has sparked considerable discussion.
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