With every result, Enzo Maresca is making Chelsea believe again. Even as his side coasted to victory – their fifth in succession in all competitions – against Gent, the Italian could be seen prowling the touchline issuing instructions.
At a club where the thinking has become increasingly muddled, Maresca’s straightforward approach seems to be paying dividends. Second half goals from Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall saw off the Belgian side after the impressive Renato Veiga had opened the scoring.
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