Enzo Maresca expects ‘quality and energy’ from Fluminense
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 4: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between SE Palmeiras and Chelsea FC at Lincoln Financial Field on July 4, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Enzo Maresca has highlighted the 'quality and energy' of Brazilian sides at the Club World Cup and knows that it is something his Chelsea side must overcome in today's semi-final against Fluminense.
The Blues have already faced two Brazilian clubs en route to the last four. In the group stage, we were beaten 3-1 by Flamengo. However, we responded and in our quarter-final against Palmeiras, Maresca's side produced a strong display to clinch a 2-1 win.
This evening's semi-final will be our 63rd match since the start of the 2024/25 campaign. Flumine...