You want to stand a chance against Manchester United you have to bench because he will slow down your game which will give them the advantage as they have gotten a better manager” – Paul Merson advises Enzo Maresca to drop a key Chelsea player ahead of the crucial match against Manchester United. If he accepts his advice, then they are making a huge mistake 😂😳 Well either ways, it is their loss 😳💯

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has urged Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to make a tactical tweak for the upcoming Manchester United clash, advocating for Pedro Neto to start over Jadon Sancho. Merson believes Chelsea can capitalize on United’s struggles and dominate at Old Trafford, especially given United’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Merson cites Sancho’s inconsistent form and tendency to slow the game down as reasons for his exclusion. In contrast, Neto’s pace and directness could exploit United’s weaknesses. With United in disarray following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal and Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim management, Merson sees Chelsea’s strong, aggressive style as too much for United to handle.

While acknowledging Ruben Amorim’s impressive Portuguese record, Merson warns that the Premier League poses a significant challenge. Amorim’s potential appointment as United’s permanent manager will require swift adaptation to the league’s intensity.

Chelsea seeks redemption after a frustrating Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle. Merson views this setback as a minor hiccup in Maresca’s promising tenure. He expects Chelsea to come out strong, leveraging their strengths to secure a crucial victory.