With the FIFA Club World Cup now a little more than a week away, Dazn brought some of the managers to lead their teams to the new and extensive tournament, hoping to be crowned the best club in the world.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed his excitement about the tournament in the United States and explicitly supported Talisman Cole Palmer to shine in the summer pring case.
“Well, I am happy, especially because, as you have just said, it is a tournament that brings together the top 32 teams in the world. So it is very exciting to participate in such a huge competition.
“And you also have the opportunity to tackle other top coaches and some world -class teams,” Maresca told Dazn.
He continued: “We were there – in North America – last summer, and it was great. There were so many fans there, and it will be another chance for them to view us and for us to meet them. So there is no doubt that it will be a great opportunity.
“The fans in America were spectacular from the start. As far as culture is concerned, Brazilian fans usually create a great atmosphere that is part of their culture. They are usually happy and incredibly entertaining.
“So with their football culture with ours, hopefully we can ensure that the people who come to watch the game in the stadium have a great time.
“If you are in Chelsea, your goal is always to win. So our goal – every game – will always be to try to win.
“I said it more than once: Cole Palmer is there with the very best top players who can produce something at any time, creating something out of nothing.
“He was not at the USA Tour last summer, so it will also be an opportunity for him to experience the environment there and introduce himself to Noord -America.
“Football in general, in every competition, unites people, and in this competition, given that so many cultures are involved, it will also unite many cultures. Football unites people in terms of both emotions and circumstances.”
Chelsea starts their Club World Cup campaign against Los Angeles FC on June 16.
Maresca spoke prior to the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. View all 63 games free live on Dazn.
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