"We See Why Spurs Were Good Against City and Why They Lost " —Enzo Maresca saying Breaking Down Spurs' Strengths and Weaknesses and how he plans to use this Ahead of London Derby

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed his detailed approach to analyzing Tottenham Hotspur ahead of their highly anticipated London derby on Sunday. Maresca emphasized the importance of studying both Tottenham’s highs and lows, citing their recent dominant victory over Manchester City and their disappointing loss to Bournemouth.

“We pay attention to both games,” Maresca stated. “We see the reason why they were good against City, and we see the reason why they lost last night.”

Maresca’s comments shows his commitment to preparing Chelsea for any scenario. Tottenham’s season has been a mix of great performances and frustrating inconsistencies, and Maresca seems determined to ensure his team capitalizes on every opportunity.

This approach comes as Chelsea looks to continue their impressive start to the Premier League season. Currently sitting second in the table, the Blues are in strong form and will aim to strengthen their position against a Spurs side that has struggled for consistency under Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham’s victory against Manchester City showcased their potential under Postecoglou. Their high-pressing, attacking style proved too much for the reigning champions, earning praise from fans and pundits alike.

However, their subsequent loss to Bournemouth exposed vulnerabilities, particularly in defense. Spurs struggled to maintain their intensity, and their high-risk tactics left them open to counterattacks.

Maresca’s ability to identify and exploit these weaknesses could be a decisive factor in Sunday’s clash.

Unlike Postecoglou’s strict adherence to his philosophy, Maresca has built a reputation for tailoring his tactics to suit each opponent. He referenced Chelsea’s recent games against Brighton and Aston Villa as examples of this adaptability.

“Brighton presses high and leaves space in behind, so we adjusted to that. Against Villa, who sit back and wait, we had to take a different approach,” he explained.

This flexibility could prove crucial against a Tottenham side that has shown both brilliance and fragility this season.

Despite preparing to exploit Tottenham’s weaknesses, Maresca was quick to praise Postecoglou’s commitment to his style of play. “When you believe in something, it’s hard to change your ideas,” he said. “You stick to what you think is the right way, and that’s admirable.”

However, Maresca’s willingness to adapt could give Chelsea the advantage in this tactical match.