Maresca: The details of playing Benfica will determine the outcome. I believe Enzo will be better next season

June 28th, Chelsea will play against Benfica. Before the game, Chelsea coach Maresca accepted an interview with the media.

Maresca emphasized that small details will determine the game against Benfica tomorrow, who has "displayed their strength" during the Club World Cup.

Maresca said: "I think Benfica is not only in this event, but has always been a big club in Europe. In the last game, they beat Bayern, which shows their strength and what they can do."

"I think it will be a close match. In this stage, under this condition, it's hard to see a huge gap between the teams. So I'm pretty sure it will be a balanced, tough game, in which small details are very important."

Maresca said that "very clear" Benfica's way of playing with and without the ball, but he also realized that the knockout stage provides different dynamics.

"Now we are in the knockout stage, anything can happen in the knockout stage. It's not only for us, but for every club, and the players understand that at this moment, the team that makes the most mistakes will come home the next day."

"The most important thing is how we prepare ourselves. At present, it's hard to see a huge gap between the two teams for a variety of reasons. They are more or less close, and it's a game where the details will determine the outcome."

Speaking of Enzo, Maresca said: "I'm very satisfied with Enzo, especially because he's a good guy. He's polite and a good kid."

"Secondly, Enzo performed very well in every aspect on and off the court. Our initial difficulty was to understand the way we wanted. He did it in terms of statistics, goals and assists. Very good. That's exactly what we demand from offensive players."

"I said many times, I'd rather let offensive players score 10-12 goals per person than just one striker score 40 goals. So Enzo's contribution this season is top-notch, and I believe he will be better next season."

For Andre Santos, Maresca said: "He's done well this season, but I think you need time to get used to it. In position, I think Andre Santos is more like Enzo's position at the moment than Lavia's position. "

" The Premier League requires (the player) to be strong. At the moment, I think Andre Santos is more like an offensive player than a defensive player on the court." Maresca added that despite the transfer rumors with Newcastle and Dortmund, he hopes Josh Achimpen can stay at the club.

"I have a pretty clear idea or plan for Josh Achimpen. I think he has the potential to be the top defender of the club. I think the best plan for Josh Achimpen is to be with us."

Maresca also wants Chaloba to stay, but does not guarantee: "I don't want to lose them all the players here with us, but when the transfer window opens, unfortunately anything can happen, not only for Chaloba, but (all) 25 first team players."