Chelsea Prepares Tactical Club World Cup Final Against PSG in New Jersey

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has likened the upcoming Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain to a game of chess, emphasizing the tactical battle between him and PSG coach Luis Enrique. Maresca expressed deep respect for PSG, describing them as the best team in Europe and praising Luis Enrique as one of the world's top managers alongside Pep Guardiola. He highlighted the strategic nature of the match, where managers must adapt their tactics in response to each other's moves, and vowed that Chelsea would try to impose their own style despite PSG's strengths. Chelsea reached the final after a strong semi-final win over Fluminense, where new signing Joao Pedro scored twice, though Maresca has yet to decide whether the forward will start in the final. The Blues' coach remains confident in his squad's ability to face PSG's multiple threats and is preparing for a challenging but exciting encounter at MetLife Stadium. Maresca’s approach reflects a blend of respect for the opposition and confidence in Chelsea’s playing philosophy.