Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and goalscorer Cole Palmer opted to take the positives regardless of a 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on the Blues’ return to the Champions League.
The Convention League and Membership World Cup champions had been taking part in their first match in Europe’s elite membership competitors since 2023, however, not like in 2012 after they lifted the trophy, this trip to the Allianz Arena for Chelsea was an unhappy one.
A Harry Kane brace and Trevor Chabolah personal purpose gave the German giants victory however Chelsea troubled their hosts in spells and pulled one again by Palmer’s elegant end with the rating at 2-0.
And regardless of the end result, Maresca insisted he was happy together with his gamers’ exhibiting.
“Total I feel the efficiency was fairly good. We began very properly for the primary 20 minutes, creating two or three clear possibilities,” the Chelsea boss instructed TNT Sports activities.
“Then once we concede, we will keep away from that sort of purpose. The sport modified a little bit bit however we had been within the recreation, we rating a purpose.
“We began the second-half creating possibilities, after which after we conceded the third purpose, the sport modified once more.”
When requested what in the end went incorrect for his workforce within the second-half with the rating at 2-1, Maresca mentioned: “Nothing, we simply sadly conceded another purpose, that killed the sport a little bit bit.
“However even with that I feel we had been within the recreation. We attempt till the tip, we scored one other purpose that was sadly offside.
“I feel we will be taught rather a lot from this recreation. In some moments we weren’t adequate however we will be taught many issues.
“It’s a actuality as a result of the Champions League is this type of recreation, particularly towards Bayern that is among the favourites. However total, I feel we competed fairly properly.”
In the meantime, Palmer echoed his supervisor’s sentiments and believes the workforce did sufficient to point out that they’ll compete with the big-name golf equipment at this stage.
“It was irritating. I really feel like we deserved extra,” Palmer mentioned.
“We began properly. We had early possibilities to attain. However while you make errors on the highest stage it’s arduous to return again.
“Possibly an absence of focus, not managing the moments. However I feel we confirmed we will play towards probably the greatest groups within the competitors.
“It’s studying curve. To be again within the competitors is sweet. We have to kick on from right here.
“We’ve proven we will compete.”
Chelsea are subsequent in motion after they journey to Previous Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday.
