Chelsea Plans Guard of Honour for Liverpool Champions

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that his team will give a guard of honour to Premier League champions Liverpool ahead of their upcoming match at Stamford Bridge, recognizing Liverpool's achievement in clinching the 2024-25 title with four games to spare. Maresca emphasized that this gesture, a tradition in English football, serves both as a mark of respect and as inspiration for his own squad to aspire to similar success. While the guard of honour is not mandatory, it is widely practiced and seen as a symbol of sportsmanship. Maresca noted that witnessing Liverpool's dominance and consistency can motivate Chelsea's young team to close the gap in future seasons. Chelsea remains in contention for a Champions League spot and hopes the experience will aid their players' development. The match also marks a chance for Chelsea to showcase their progress under Maresca's leadership.