Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea, has stated that his squad will honor the defending champions, Liverpool, with a guard of honor during their scheduled game on Sunday.
Chelsea emerged as Liverpool’s most formidable rival in the Premier League title pursuit for a large chunk of the current season.
Maresca’s campaign was hampered by a string of unsatisfactory outcomes, notably defeats to Fulham and Ipswich during the hectic Christmas season, which ultimately made it more difficult for them to secure the top spot.
Regarding the guard of honor, Maresca emphasized the value of this custom, saying he wanted his players to internalize its meaning in addition to understanding its significance.
“One day, I would like to be there,” he said, calling on his team to consider the dream, hinting at a long-term objective of contending for the championship again.
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Chelsea continues their quest for Champions League qualifying as they get ready to play Arne Slot’s Liverpool team.
Despite the current point gap between them and the Merseysiders, Maresca is confident in the direction his team is taking.
“The difference between us and Liverpool is clear, but I think we are moving forward,” he said. I’m hoping that this disparity can keep closing.
“It’s a tradition we must uphold,” Maresca said when emphasizing the importance of the guard of honor. This distinction is well-deserved, as they have won the Premier League.
Chelsea vs. Liverpool in the Premier League is set to begin at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4.
