Enzo Maresca’s blueprint: what can Eze bring to Chelsea?

This is the most intense time of the season for Chelsea. Not only does the team have to try and reach next season’s Champions League competition, but they also have to face Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League final. If they win, it will be the first club in England to win all three major European cups (Champions League, UEFA and UEFA) at the same time, which is a big deal.

However, to achieve a higher goal, the current lineup alone is not enough. Especially in terms of offense, the Blues have exposed a lot of problems this season. For example, the team often can’t find a breakthrough on the field, can’t get the ball in, and it’s hard to find a way to face the opponent’s dense defense. These problems have affected the outcome of the game many times.

Therefore, head coach Enzo Maresca needs to find someone who can step up at critical moments – a player who can change the pace of the game and break the deadlock. And that person could well be Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze.

The 26-year-old England international has been in glittering form of late. He scored the only goal of the match in the FA Cup final to help Crystal Palace win another major trophy after 47 years. The game showed everyone how calm and decisive he can be. It can be said that he is one of the most creative players in the Premier League at the moment.

In terms of statistics, Eze has also performed very well overall this season:

These figures show that he can not only score on his own, but also create chances for his teammates. He mainly plays in the forward position (also known as number 10), but can also play on the left side. He has good ball control, can also shoot from long range, and isn’t bad at organizing the attack – all abilities that Chelsea needs most at the moment.

But Eze’s story isn’t just about performances on the pitch. He didn’t have a good time as a youngster, having been rejected by several youth camps. But he didn’t give up and always kept training and improving himself, eventually managing to make it to the Premier League. That kind of spirit is invaluable to a team that is rebuilding and trying to make a comeback.

Of course, signing Eze is not an easy task. According to some media reports, Chelsea is ready to bring him in with a release fee of roughly between £59 million and £70 million. Although this amount of money is not small, if you consider his technical characteristics, Premier League experience and ability to adapt to the pressure of big clubs, the investment is still worth it.

Aside from Chelsea, giants like Manchester City are also eyeing Eze, and competition definitely exists. But for Chelsea, who are looking to get back to the top as soon as possible, signing a player with both strength and hustle could be just the step the team needs to get to success.

Now, Chelsea is about to play their final match of the season against Nottingham Forest. The result of this game is not only related to the end of the season, but also may affect the confidence of the club’s summer reinforcements. A win would be a big boost to the team’s morale; a loss could make fans more worried about the team’s future.

And there’s no certainty yet about whether Eze will join Chelsea in the summer. But what is certain is that he has become an important target in Coach Maresca’s team building program.

Why is it said that Eze could be the kind of person Chelsea need?

Let’s take a look at Chelsea’s current squad. They have a lot of players in the midfield, but they lack a “finishing touch” in the attacking organization. That is to say, when the game is in a stalemate and the opposing team is defending very tightly, no one can suddenly change the situation or make a pass to tear the defense apart.

Eze does exactly that. He can break through with the ball in tight spaces or drive the whole team through his change of pace. Moreover, he has good vision and knows when to pass and when to shoot. What’s more, he never gets stage fright in key matches, but gets better and better.

In addition, he has been playing in the EPL for many years and is familiar with the pace and intensity here. This is a big plus for a team that wants to get results fast. Eze is more likely to make an immediate impact than younger players who are still in their formative stages.

Conclusion: Looking forward to a new start

Overall, the addition of Eze might bring new possibilities to Chelsea’s offense. He’s not the kind of player who just runs and doesn’t think, but someone who can make the right choices at crucial moments. For a team in transition, such a talent is very important.

Regardless of whether or not they end up signing him, Chelsea will certainly have a lot of action this summer. There are still a lot of areas they need to strengthen, and Eze is just one of the possible directions.

Let’s look forward to the new season, can Chelsea play differently under Maresca’s leadership? And will Eze be that key player to open up a new situation?

Let’s wait and see!