""I don't have any kind of problem with Nico," said Maresca. "He's a good guy, a good professional who worked well with us. That's it. "It's a small advantage because [Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany] can ask Nico the way we work and the way we try to prepare games. He knows exactly the way we approach games. "I'm grateful and thankful to Nico. What we achieved last year was because of all the players, including Nicolas."
""I texted him after he left saying thanks for last season and wishing him all the best." Cole Palmer is in contention to play from the start after coming on as a second-half substitute during Saturday's draw with Brentford. Maresca had the luxury of leaving the England international out of his European squad altogether for the league phase of last season's Conference League."
Enzo Maresca is cautious about Nicolas Jackson's insider knowledge as Chelsea prepare to face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Jackson left Chelsea controversially on transfer deadline day after being told he was not wanted, was briefly recalled following Liam Delap's injury, then forced a move to Bayern. Maresca described Jackson as a good professional, acknowledged the small tactical advantage Jackson provides Bayern, and expressed gratitude for his contributions. Cole Palmer may start after a substitute appearance against Brentford, and Maresca intends to field his best XI in the Champions League fixture.
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