The head coach of Chelsea, Enzo Maresca, has spoken ahead of his first UEFA Champions League game of his managerial career as his team faces Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

The Italian was speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of the game against the Bundesliga Champions. He spoke about the strength of Bayern Munich and also discussed Nicolas Jackson, who joined the club on loan during the summer transfer window of 2025.

He was asked what to expect from his team against Bayern.

"We try every game, even against Brentford, with our best 11. Game by game you manage different problems. Last game Cole wasn't fit to play 90 minutes, players like Estevao were out. Tomorrow we will try to put our best 11."

What did Maresca say about Nicolas Jackson?

He said,

"I said the other day, I'm grateful, thankful to Nico [Nicolas Jackson] because if we achieved what we achieved last year, it's because of all the players including Nicolas. I text him after he left the club telling him thanks for last season, wishing him all the best. He's a good guy, was working well. Nicolas Jackson left because] we bought two striker - Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. I think two is enough. Me with Nico [Nicolas Jackson]? Personally, I didn't have any kind of problem with Nico and I don't. He's a good guy, good professional who worked well with us."

He continued,

"There can be a small advantage [with Nicolas Jackson being in the Bayern Munich team after playing at #Chelsea], he [Vincent Kompany] can ask Nico how we work and play. He was with us for an entire season so knows how we approach games but at the end we will see."

Maresca will hope that Chelsea begins their Champions League career with a victory against Bayern following the disappointing result against Brentford.

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Jamal Musiala will most likely be out for the major part of the 2025/26 season following a serious injury that he picked up during the quarter-final game between PSG and Bayern Munich at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Bayern Munich released a statement on its official website on Sunday, July 7, 2025, confirming the extent of the injury to the German international.

What happened to Jamal Musiala?

The 22-year-old was injured in the first half of the game between PSG and Bayern Munich when he was caught by keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma while chasing down a ball near the byline.

Musiala, who screamed in agony as he clutched his left ankle, covered his face with his shirt when he was taken off on a stretcher.
The attacking midfielder was taken to the hospital for assessment and has now flown back to Munich for surgery.

What did Bayern Munich say about Jamal Musiala's injury?

Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl confirmed that the injury was a big blow to the club.

"This serious injury and the long absence are a real shock for Jamal and all of us. This hits FC Bayern hard. Everyone knows how immensely important Jamal is for our game and what a central role he plays for our team. Furthermore, the human impact is incredibly bitter; we all feel for him: Jamal has just recovered from an injury and will now be out for another long period. He will get everything he needs from us. We will support him intensively and be by his side, and we are already looking forward to him being back on the pitch."

However, Donnarumma said all his prayers and well wishes are with Jamal in a social media post after the game.

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