Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca explained why Noni Madueke and João Félix did not play in his team’s 2-1 loss to Fulham. Félix remained an unused substitute, while Madueke was completely omitted from the squad for the match. Maresca observed as Fulham turned the game around at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day. Cole Palmer had initially put Chelsea ahead in the first half, but second-half goals from Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz secured the win for Fulham. After the match, Maresca commented, “Noni Madueke was not even on the bench due to a technical decision.” No injuries. Choosing. Regarding Félix, the Italian stated: “We chose to substitute Nkunku in for Nico.” João plays a position that’s similar to that of Cole Palmer. They have already played together, but it’s also about maintaining balance. “That’s the reason he didn’t show up today.”
