Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed his side will honor Liverpool with the Honor Guard in the upcoming match on Sunday.
For a large part of this season, Chelsea became the strongest challenger in the Premier League Championship.
But a series of disappointing results, including losses to Fulham and Ipswich during the busy Christmas period, ruined Maresca’s campaign and ultimately hindered their chances of getting the highest position.
In view of the Guard of Honor, Maresca elaborates on the importance of this tradition, expressing that his players need not only to recognize the meaning of gestures, but also to internalize their meaning.
He urged his squad to reflect on his wishes, saying: “One day, I want to be there,” Indicates the return to the long-term goal of ownership struggle.
They are still pursuing Champions League qualification when Chelsea prepares to face Arne Slot’s Liverpool side.
Despite the current differences with their views and between the Merseyers, Maresca remains optimistic about the team’s trajectory.
He said “The gap between us and Liverpool is obvious, but my feeling is that we are making progress. I hope that this gap can continue to narrow.”
In discussing Honorary Defenders, Maresca emphasized its significance, noting that “It’s a tradition we have to stick to. They have won the Premier League and they definitely deserve that recognition.”
The Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool is scheduled to begin at 4:30 pm on Sunday, May 4.
