Chelsea’s head coach Enzo Maresca has stated that the team will approach their upcoming quarter-finals match against Brazilian team Palmeiras with respect. Speaking to TribalFootball, Maresca recognized the impressive performances of Brazilian clubs in the tournament, noting that all four have made a strong case to reach the Round of 16. Flamengo faced a tough battle against Bayern Munich, ultimately losing 4-2, while Fluminense managed to eliminate Inter Milan with a 2-0 win. “We always hold Brazilian football in high regard.” We don’t require this tournament to hold Brazilian football in high regard. Personally, I have always respected Brazilian football, as it is one of the top countries globally in terms of football quality. Therefore, I didn’t need this competition to demonstrate that. In every match of this tournament, they have demonstrated their quality, and this performance level is expected to persist beyond the tournament. Additionally, Adepoju mentions that Lookman is in need of a new challenge. “I am not surprised at all since I have a deep admiration for Brazilian football; I appreciate quality players, and they have an abundance of them.” This is why I find their football unsurprising. Maresca is confident that he and his players have gained insights from their loss to Flamengo. He emphasized his respect for Palmeiras as they prepare for what promises to be an intense match in Philadelphia at 2am on Saturday. “We certainly aim to learn from every match we play, not just the one against Flamengo,” he mentioned. “In our match against Benfica, we demonstrated some strengths, but there are areas for improvement. The game against Flamengo was unique this season as we experimented with a new formation, reflecting our ongoing exploration of different strategies for the future. Flamengo, much like Palmeiras, is a strong team, and Fluminense is also performing well. I have great respect for Palmeiras; their organization and approach to pressing is impressive, as well as their aggressiveness and preparedness for transitions. They have talented players.”