Colwill hails Maresca’s impact as Chelsea eye top-four return ahead of Aston Villa clash

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has praised the transformative impact of manager Enzo Maresca, citing his tactical acumen and ability to instill confidence in the team. Colwill’s comments come ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa, a match that could see the Blues return to the top four.

Maresca’s arrival at Stamford Bridge has been a watershed moment for Chelsea, with the Italian manager bringing a sense of stability and direction to the team. Colwill, who has been a mainstay of Maresca’s starting XI, believes that his manager’s influence has been the key factor in Chelsea’s improved performances.

“He’s come in and given us that confidence,” Colwill told football.london. “He’s set us up amazingly, and we’re going into games and, it’s fair to say, we’re battering most teams. We’re playing really good football, and people are not looking at us with a question mark anymore. They know we’re gonna play good football and try to win games.”

Colwill’s praise for Maresca is not isolated, as the Italian manager has received widespread acclaim for his tactical prowess and ability to get the best out of his players. Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy has also been impressed with Maresca’s impact, suggesting that the manager should build his team around Colwill.

“Maresca has been a revelation since taking over at Chelsea,” Cundy told Sky Sports. “He’s brought a sense of calm and authority to the team, and his tactics have been spot on. Colwill has been one of the beneficiaries of Maresca’s arrival, and he’s been outstanding. He’s got all the attributes to be a top-class defender, and Maresca should build his team around him.”

While Chelsea have made significant progress under Maresca, there is still room for improvement. The Blues are averaging 14.2 shots per game, which is the ninth-highest total in the Premier League, according to WhoScored. If Maresca can find a way to increase his team’s shot output, Chelsea could become an even more formidable force in the Premier League.

“Maresca’s got a tough job on his hands, but he’s making all the right moves,” said former Chelsea midfielder, Michael Essien. “He’s got the team playing with confidence and flair, and he’s getting the best out of his players. If he can keep this up, Chelsea could be a real force to be reckoned with in the Premier League.”

Additionally, Chelsea’s discipline has been a concern, with the team accumulating 45 yellow cards, the most in the Premier League. If Maresca can address this issue and reduce the number of silly penalties and free-kicks conceded, Chelsea could win even more games.

As Chelsea prepare to face Aston Villa, Colwill and his teammates will be looking to build on their recent success and continue their push for a top-four finish. With Maresca at the helm, Chelsea fans have every reason to be optimistic about their team’s prospects.

“We’re feeling confident and focused,” Colwill said. “We know it’s going to be a tough game against Villa, but we’re ready for the challenge. We’re going to go out there and give it our all, and hopefully, we can come away with the three points.”

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