Summer heat and the toll of a long season have forced Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to adjust his team as they prepare for Friday’s top-of-the-table clash against Brazilian giants Flamengo at the Club World Cup. With the game expected to decide who will finish top of Group D ahead of the knockout rounds, Maresca said that he has reduced the intensity and duration of training sessions to ensure his players remain competitive.
We need to rotate three, four, or five players each game. Chelsea resumed training for the tournament shortly after winning the Europa Conference League title on May 28, following the conclusion of their Premier League campaign, and Maresca is focused on winning more silverware.
The Italian manager expressed his support for forward Mykhailo Mudryk, who was charged by England’s FA with an anti-doping rule violation on Wednesday.
Chelsea and Flamengo are tied on three points at the top of Group D following 2-0 wins against LAFC and Esperance de Tunis, respectively.
