Chelsea win will strengthen fans’ bond with Maresca – Caballero

Chelsea secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Liverpool on Sunday, a result that goalkeeper and assistant coach Willy Caballero believes will deepen the connection between the club’s supporters and manager Enzo Maresca. The win was sealed by substitute Estêvão Willian’s 95th-minute goal, following Moisés Caicedo’s first-half opener and Cody Gakpo’s equalizer in the 63rd minute.

The match saw Maresca express his passion by sprinting down the touchline to celebrate the decisive goal with his players, but he was subsequently sent off by referee Anthony Taylor and absent from post-match media duties. Caballero, standing in on the manager’s behalf, reflected on the impact of the win.

“I believe Enzo has a good connection with the supporters but any victory in the last second, any victory against Liverpool, Arsenal, big teams, can give you a little bit more and extra things,” Caballero said. He highlighted how the crowd’s energy in the final 30 minutes lifted the team, creating a hostile atmosphere for the visitors that provided Chelsea with an extra boost in stamina and momentum.

Maresca, who recently expressed his hope that Chelsea fans would one day sing his name with the same reverence as former manager José Mourinho, appears to be building that rapport. This victory over a top rival not only bolsters the manager’s standing among supporters but also enhances the combative spirit Chelsea seek under his leadership.

The late winning goal and the spirited atmosphere signal a growing unity between the squad and the fans, a dynamic that could prove crucial as Chelsea pursue success in the Premier League this season. For Maresca, the triumph reinforces the early stages of his strategy to galvanize the team and reignite a fervent fanbase eager for results against elite competition.