Enzo Maresca admits he’s been ‘unfair’ on £52m Chelsea star
Enzo Maresca has also called for ‘patience’ from Chelsea supporters (Chelsea) Enzo Maresca admits he has been ‘unfair’ on Christopher Nkunku after the Chelsea forward failed to leave Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window. Nkunku had attracted interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester United last month, with United making an enquiry during Chelsea’s negotiations for Alejandro Garnacho. However, both Bayern and United were unwilling to meet Chelsea’s €65 million (£54.8m) asking price and Nkunku will now stay with Maresca’s side for the remainder of the campaign. The 27-year-old has started just three games in the Premier League this season and has been considering his future due to his lack of playing time at Chelsea. ‘Christo, since day one, has been very good, very professional,’ Maresca said after Chelsea’s win over West Ham on Monday. ‘Probably in some moments I have been unfair to him because probably he deserves something more. ‘But hopefully from now on he can help us a little bit more.’ Christopher Nkunku is staying at Chelsea after failing to secure a move away in the January transfer window (Shutterstock) Maresca also called for more ‘patience’ from Chelsea supporters at Stamford Bridge following their 2-1 victory against West Ham on Monday night. Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring for West Ham in the first half but Chelsea equalised through Pedro Neto before Cole Palmer’s effort deflected off Aaron Wan-Bissaka sealed the win for the hosts. ‘We love our fans in the way they were tonight,’ Maresca said. ‘We just ask [for] a little more patience from them when we keep the ball and there are teams that sit back and we struggle to find space. They have to trust us.’ The win over West Ham has put Chelsea fourth in the Premier League and two points ahead of fifth-placed Manchester City. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Enzo Maresca admits he has been ‘unfair’ on Christopher Nkunku after the Chelsea forward failed to leave Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window.
Nkunku had attracted interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester United last month, with United making an enquiry during Chelsea’s negotiations for Alejandro Garnacho.
However, both Bayern and United were unwilling to meet Chelsea’s €65 million (£54.8m) asking price and Nkunku will now stay with Maresca’s side for the remainder of the campaign.
The 27-year-old has started just three games in the Premier League this season and has been considering his future due to his lack of playing time at Chelsea.
‘Christo, since day one, has been very good, very professional,’ Maresca said after Chelsea’s win over West Ham on Monday.
‘Probably in some moments I have been unfair to him because probably he deserves something more.
‘But hopefully from now on he can help us a little bit more.’
Maresca also called for more ‘patience’ from Chelsea supporters at Stamford Bridge following their 2-1 victory against West Ham on Monday night.
Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring for West Ham in the first half but Chelsea equalised through Pedro Neto before Cole Palmer’s effort deflected off Aaron Wan-Bissaka sealed the win for the hosts.
‘We love our fans in the way they were tonight,’ Maresca said.
‘We just ask [for] a little more patience from them when we keep the ball and there are teams that sit back and we struggle to find space. They have to trust us.’
The win over West Ham has put Chelsea fourth in the Premier League and two points ahead of fifth-placed Manchester City.
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
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