Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says the club are ready to negotiate deals until the 23:00 (local) winter transfer deadline on Monday, February 3. But Kepa Arrizabalaga will not be rushed back from his loan spell at Bournemouth.
The Blues have a number of players on the cards. Including midfielder Cesare Casade, forwards Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix ทางเข้า UFABET
With a large squad of more than 30 players, Maresca is ready to provide the most balanced performance.
“You can expect players coming in and players coming out – it’s natural at the moment,” he said at his pre-West Ham press conference (February 3).
“I have no particular opinion on any case, whether they will come in or who will leave. Anything can happen. The main thing I care about is the game in front of me. That is the most important thing.”
“The connections that are happening around our team, I personally believe that 100% affects our performance on the pitch.”
“I’ve stressed that many times, our players are all human beings. No matter how professional you say you are, how determined you are, if your name is linked to another club, you can’t maintain 100% focus.”
“But that kind of thing doesn’t just happen to our team.”
However, Maresca confirmed that even if the number 1 goalkeeper is not settled, he will not rush to call Kepa back.
“There is no way we will call him back,” the 44-year-old boss concluded.
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