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 have been enjoying their first match in Europe’s elite membership competitors since 2023, however, in contrast to in 2012 after they lifted the trophy, this journey to the Allianz Area for Chelsea was an sad 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 outcome, Maresca insisted he was happy along with his gamers’ exhibiting.
“Total I believe the efficiency was fairly good. We began very nicely for the primary 20 minutes, creating two or three clear probabilities,” the Chelsea boss instructed TNT Sports activities.
“Then after we concede, we will keep away from that form of purpose. The sport modified slightly bit however we have been within the sport, we rating a purpose.
“We began the second-half creating probabilities, after which after we conceded the third purpose, the sport modified once more.”
When requested what finally went mistaken for his staff within the second-half with the rating at 2-1, Maresca mentioned: “Nothing, we simply sadly conceded another purpose, that killed the sport slightly bit.
“However even with that I believe we have been within the sport. We attempt till the top, we scored one other purpose that was sadly offside.
“I believe we will study rather a lot from this sport. In some moments we weren’t adequate however we will study many issues.
“It’s a actuality as a result of the Champions League is this sort of sport, particularly in opposition to Bayern that is among the favourites. However total, I believe we competed fairly nicely.”
In the meantime, Palmer echoed his supervisor’s sentiments and believes the staff did sufficient to indicate that they will compete with the big-name golf equipment at this stage.
“It was irritating. I really feel like we deserved extra,” Palmer mentioned.
“We began nicely. We had early probabilities to attain. However if you make errors on the highest stage it’s exhausting to come back again.
“Possibly a scarcity of focus, not managing the moments. However I believe we confirmed we will play in opposition to among the best groups within the competitors.
“It’s an excellent studying curve. To be again within the competitors is good. 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.
