Maresca is very satisfied with Chelsea's performance against AC Milan in the preseason.

He said after the game: "I think we did very well until the red card appeared. We started the game the way we expected, both with and without the ball and with high intensity and fast pace. The appearance of the red card slightly changed the situation, but it was normal because Milan started pre-season training since July 4, which was their sixth friendly match. And for us, it was just the second game. Overall, I was very happy with the team's performance and now we are in the Premier League."

Joao Pedro scored a goal in this game, his second goal in the pre-season. Drapp also performed well in his second appearance at Stamford Bridge. Maresca is pleased with the two players’ performances in the pre-season and looks forward to their continued performance in the Premier League season. The Blues coach said: "They are all our forwards, we need them to keep scoring goals in the season, and we are very satisfied with both of them. Drapp has played in the United States and scored today. They need to play without pressure and tension so they can definitely score more for us." The Blues have a week to do their final pre-season training at Cobham and will start the new season against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge next Sunday. Maresca is full of confidence and expectations for the upcoming new season.

He said: "I am very confident and very excited about the overall situation. We will have a long season and will do our best to achieve good results on four fronts."