Joao Pedro and Malo Gusto explain how Maresca’s tactic helped Chelsea break down Wolves back 5 | OneFootball

Chelsea beat Wolves 3-0 at Stamford Bridge this evening to earn 3 important points.

It had a been a tricky first period against a deep Wolves block, and after the game goalscorer Malo Gusto was asked about how his team had changed things to get into the game:

“They were compact in the first half, we struggled a lot to find space between the lines,” the French full back explained.

“The second half was much better, we found our players easier and that made it easier for us. It’s a long time since I came here, it was our plan to put players in the box and we did that today. Three points were really important for us before the international break because we’re here for the top four.”

Joao Pedro hails “talent” Estevao after assist

Estevao squares up a defender before assisting Joao Pedro.

Also speaking to the media team was another one of the goalscorers, Joao Pedro, who fired home from an Estevao cutback:

“To play against a back five is always difficult but the key today was to put numbers in the box,” the Brazilian said.

“When we did that, we got chances. Estevao is a talent and when he comes on he always wants to show his ability – today he gave me an assist and we’re very happy for him because he’s adapted quickly. I’m on the pitch to hep them team but I’m happy to score because goals are important for my position and the most important thing was the three points.”

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The game had effectively been killed off when Chelsea lanced in two quick strikes in the second half, with Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto getting on the scoresheets after nice assists from Alejandro Garnacho and Estevao.

Malo Gusto opened the scoring with his first senior goal, a header at the back post after a great cross from Alejandro Garnacho.