Mourinho Returns to Chelsea: How the Legend is Pressuring Maresca Ahead of the Match.

Mourinho Returns to London to Chelsea

According to The Sun: Jose Mourinho is watching Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca ahead of his return to the club this week.

The 62-year-old Mourinho will bring his team 'Benfica' to West London on Tuesday evening, 20 years after his memorable first spell in charge of the 'Blues'.

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Chelsea's head coach is currently under pressure, considering the visit of the 'Special One' on Tuesday.

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During his two terms, Mourinho won three of Chelsea's six Premier League titles. His return always evokes memories of glorious times for fans, so his presence in the stadium only increases pressure on Maresca.

Maresca's Response About Mourinho

Reflecting on matches against Mourinho, Maresca noted:

“It’s a privilege to compete against Jose. A legend for this club.”

Speaking about shared moments, he added:

“I hope that one day we can all enjoy such moments together.”

This meeting will be the seventh for Mourinho since his dismissal in 2015, and since his first return, he has only won once – with 'Inter' in 2010.

Maresca is trying to replicate the success of his predecessors, but after three defeats in the last four matches, the pressure is mounting on him.

He responded to a question about the strategy that would help restore team spirit:

“If after five defeats in six months we are not happy, it probably shows a lack of balance in this sport.”

Chelsea's head coach realizes the responsibility and importance of victories to win back fans' affection.

Now he is trying to find a way to bring joy back to the fans, starting with the match against Benfica.

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