On The Ball
Maresca has a tough balancing act at Stamford Bridge
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Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring their first goal in their 2-0 win over Servette in the Europa Conference League play-off, first leg with a balloon.
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It has been blustery at Stamford Bridge. An ill wind continues to blow through Chelsea.
Boos rang out on Thursday night even as Enzo Maresca’s men beat Swiss club Servette 2-0 in the first-leg play-off of the Europa Conference League, Uefa’s third-tier club competition. Three years ago, Chelsea were lifting the Champions League and what has happened since continues to enrage Blues fans.
