“He’s improving” – Enzo Maresca drops hint over why Alejandro Garnacho is starting regular games | OneFootball

Enzo Maresca has praised Alejandro Garnacho for his work both on and off the ball amid calls for Estevao to be handed more regular game time.

The Argentine has started Chelsea’s last four Premier League games following his £40m move from Manchester United in the summer.

Garancho scored the equaliser against Qarabag in midweek, and is in line for his fifth consecutive league start against Wolves on Saturday evening.

Enzo Maresca praises Alejandro Garnacho

Garnacho was one of five attacking signings this summer, and the 21-year-old is competing for a spot on the left wing with Jamie Gittens.

The Argentina international certainly divides opinion amongst Chelsea fans, but former Blue Steve Sidwell believes Garnacho is one of the best in Europe when on form. 

Garnacho has scored twice this season. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Pedro Neto has started all ten league game this season, whilst there are calls for Estevao to play on a more regular basis.

Whilst Maresca has admitted Estevao is ready to start more games, he praised Garnacho for his work both on and off the ball.

“I think the other one that he’s doing well, he’s improving, and he has not stopped because I don’t allow him to stop and to drop it’s Garnacho,” he said as quoted by The Standard. 

“He’s doing very [well] on and off the ball, but for me it’s modern football.

“If you are able just to attack and you are not able to defend, you don’t play many games.”

Estevao needs to improve off the ball

Estevao has impressed since arriving at Chelsea and is the club’s top scorer with four goals in all competitions this season.

There have been calls for the 18-year-old to start on a more regular basis given the impact he’s making, but so far Maresca has resisted those urges.

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Estevao has established himself as a firm fan favourite, and there’s a genuine excitement inside the stadium when he gets the ball.

Chelsea will be hoping Estevao can inspire them to a win against Wolves on Saturday to send them into the international break with three points.