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Enzo Fernandez is Maresca’s biggest tactical conundrum

Visiting a famous and ferocious crowd with added motivation due to the mourning of former player George Baldock, it was expected that the Athens crowd would be harsher and create a more hostile atmosphere against the visiting Blues.   However, the ‘hostile’ atmosphere didn’t last long as Chelsea doused early tension and survived the pressure from […]

Player ratings: Chelsea smash Panathinaikos in early European kick off

It was an emotional night as Panathinaikos hosted their first home game since the passing of former defender George Baldock. Tributes were made by both sets of fans and clubs before kick off. On the pitch, Chelsea took home three convincingly won points, which makes it two wins from two in the Europa Conference League. […]

Match Preview: Athens awaits in emotional conference league affair

Matchday two of the UEFA Conference League sees Panathinaikos face their toughest test yet as they host English giants Chelsea, one of the tournament favourites. The Greek side will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing goalless draw against Borac Banja Luka in their opener, knowing that another slip-up could jeopardise their hopes of […]