We have to be aggressive, says Maresca as he unveils Chelsea’s plans

The new Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has said he wants to create a more aggressive style of play on and off the ball in the team.

On Monday, Maresca made his official debut as the new Blues manager.

The Italian replaces Mauricio Pochettino, who led the team to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League last season.

Maresca, in his first in-house interview after the unveiling, said: “I consider Chelsea one of the biggest clubs in the world, so I will feel very proud to be in the dugout.

“I’m very proud to be an Italian manager here again. Probably there is something between Chelsea as a club, as a family, and Italian people that works well!

“I think every manager has their own idea or style. Mine is quite clear. Last year was very good, but that is finished. It’s a new chapter, a new squad, and a new club. I’m very happy to be here.

“It’s clear we need to create as soon as possible the right mentality and culture, a culture that the fans can be proud of. This is very important.

“We are going to try to be an aggressive team on the ball and off the ball, and we need to create this connection between the fans and the club, especially at home.”

Enzo Maresca added: “When you join a club like Chelsea, you know that it’s a club that has to win. So for us, we are going to try our best to be there, to fight and compete with the clubs that, in this moment, are winning and fighting to win titles.

“Just trust the process, trust the idea, and be behind the team. For sure, we are going to enjoy the journey.

“Like at every club and for every manager, it will not be easy because nothing is easy. But for sure, we are going to enjoy our journey.”