Enzo Maresca started his preseason with a draw after Chelsea played Wrexham 2-2 in the United States, MySportDab reports.
Christopher Nkunku set the ball rolling at the back of the net after his inside-the-box strike which gave the first half some sparks.
There was so much to learn in the game which saw Enzo Maresca taking his notes on what to implement next as they continued their preparations.
First Half ReportÂ
There was so much buzz coming into this encounter from both teams who are no strangers to themselves in preseason games.
Wrexham came in full with so much happening for them in the game that they needed to make something materialize in 90 minutes.
Chelsea showed class and some good changes in what Enzo Maresca has been pushing them to do in their training as they carried on pressing a lot.
It took Christopher Nkunku the 35th to give the Blues the lead after Tyrique George’s outside strike which was blocked before the France national made it 1-0.
There was nothing to be seen between them as they continued playing the remaining 45 minutes with the scoreline staying 1-0 heading for the break.
Second Half ReportÂ
More changes were deployed in the second half which saw some fresh legs coming in to get some minutes which saw a new turn in the match.
From all standard, it wasn’t a good second half for Chelsea as some glimpse of struggles was seen in some players who couldn’t handle their business as it turned 1-1 in the 59th minute with Luke Bolton’s goal.
Wrexham took the lead from yet another error in the 71st minute which saw a sensational finish from Marriott who was able to make things 1-2.
The match continued until Lesley Ugochukwu brought things level 2-2 after a well-placed left-footed finish in the 82nd minute.
Chelsea failed to get the job done as they played a 2-2 draw against Wrexham who had a good fight which was good enough to see them come out with something different in 90 minutes.
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