Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and goalscorer Cole Palmer opted to take the positives regardless of a 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on the Blues’ return to the Champions League.
The Convention League and Membership World Cup champions had been taking part in their first match in Europe’s elite membership competitors since 2023, however, not like in 2012 once they lifted the trophy, this journey to the Allianz Area for Chelsea was an sad one.
A Harry Kane brace and Trevor Chabolah personal purpose gave the German giants victory however Chelsea troubled their hosts in spells and pulled one again by way of Palmer’s chic end with the rating at 2-0.
And regardless of the outcome, Maresca insisted he was happy along with his gamers’ displaying.
“Total I feel the efficiency was fairly good. We began very properly for the primary 20 minutes, creating two or three clear probabilities,” the Chelsea boss informed TNT Sports activities.
“Then once we concede, we will keep away from that sort of purpose. The sport modified slightly bit however we had been within the recreation, we rating a purpose.
“We began the second-half creating probabilities, after which after we conceded the third purpose, the sport modified once more.”
When requested what finally went flawed for his group within the second-half with the rating at 2-1, Maresca mentioned: “Nothing, we simply sadly conceded another purpose, that killed the sport slightly bit.
“However even with that I feel we had been within the recreation. We strive till the tip, we scored one other purpose that was sadly offside.
“I feel we will study lots from this recreation. In some moments we weren’t adequate however we will study many issues.
“It’s a actuality as a result of the Champions League is this type of recreation, particularly in opposition to Bayern that is likely one of the favourites. However general, I feel we competed fairly properly.”
In the meantime, Palmer echoed his supervisor’s sentiments and believes the group did sufficient to indicate that they’ll compete with the big-name golf equipment at this stage.
“It was irritating. I really feel like we deserved extra,” Palmer mentioned.
“We began properly. We had early probabilities to attain. However if you make errors on the highest stage it’s laborious to come back again.
“Perhaps a scarcity of focus, not managing the moments. However I feel we confirmed we will play in opposition to among the best groups within the competitors.
“It’s a superb studying curve. To be again within the competitors is sweet. We have to kick on from right here.
“We’ve proven we will compete.”
Chelsea are subsequent in motion once they journey to Previous Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday.
