Maresca: We created enough opportunities to win. Estevan needs time to adapt.

In the first round of the Premier League in 2025-26, Chelsea drew against Crystal Palace. In an interview with Sky Sports after the game, Blues coach Maresca said that the team has created enough opportunities to win.

About this match

- I think we created enough opportunities to win the game, we just gave the opponent that free kick in the first half and they scored (the goal was cancelled). I'm very happy with the team's performance because the opponent has played 7 or 8 games and we need more games.

About the performance of the centre-backs

- They played well and did not concede the ball. Achimpon has done a great job, he is very young and he will be an excellent member of the club.

About Estewan

- He has a great personality, you can tell that he is from Brazil, the Brazilian players are different, he will become a good player in this club. We know Palmer, Estewan takes time to adapt, but he is very important to the team.

About the team's vitality

-The players' overall attitude is great, and they have been working hard to win. We will slowly get better, we have to give them some rest, restore energy, and set off again on Friday.