Enzo Maresca has been ruthless since taking charge at Chelsea and he showcased his no-nonsense approach once again as he axed Noni Madueke and Renato Veiga for his side’s Boxing Day clash against Fulham
Enzo Maresca has showed his ruthless side again after revealing he axed ANOTHER Chelsea star.
Chelsea boss Maresca dropped Portugal international Renato Veiga from the Boxing Day defeat to Fulham. That comes on top of England winger Noni Madueke also being axed from the Chelsea squad which is not the first time he has been dumped this season.
Maresca described both decisions as being “technical” which only really explains that neither were injured but both did something the no-nonsense manager did not like. Veiga, 21, a £12m summer signing, has been a regular in the squad this season, has made seven appearances and his absence from the bench meant Chelsea had to fill it with more kids.
However, Maresca insisted that he expects a string reaction from both of them and they will be back in contention for Monday’s clash with Ipswich as he will hold no grudges.
Maresca said: “For sure, the competition has to be higher but not only for Noni Madueke but also Renato Veiga was not in the squad and the reason is exactly the same for both of them. There is not any different reason, it’s just a technical decision.”