Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed satisfaction with his side’s performance following their victory over Heidenheim in Thursday’s Europa Conference League fixture, a result that kept the Blues unbeaten in the competition.
Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk both scored in the second half to seal the win in Germany.
Softfootball reports that Maresca was pleased with how his players handled a difficult atmosphere on a tricky pitch away from home.
Reflecting on the challenge, Maresca said:
Yes, tough, very tough. This is exactly the way we expected the game, against this team away. Small pitch, it’s always complicated but overall I think we did very well. We could have scored more goals but we also conceded some chances. Overall, I think we deserved to win the game and I’m very happy for the players.
He also praised his side’s intensity throughout, adding:
It was a very good challenge for all the aspects. They were high pressing, they were intense, but no matter what the opposition do, it is important we are ready. It’s important also to continue with that mentality; to try and win all the games.
