The reception Enzo Maresca will receive from Leicester supporters at the King Power Stadium this Saturday lunchtime is anticipated with particular interest, given their recent shared history. Maresca led the Foxes to win the Championship last season, achieving an impressive 97 points, but subsequently chose to accept an offer to manage Chelsea, this weekend’s opponents, rather than guide Leicester back to the Premier League. Despite his departure, the Italian manager spoke highly of his title-winning year in the East Midlands during his pre-match news conference. He stated, “I’m excited and thankful, it was a fantastic season.” Maresca further commented, “The owner and his family are fantastic people. They care for players, staff, all of the people that work in the club. You can see that.” While Maresca’s performance record at Leicester was impressive, some fans occasionally found his patient style of football challenging. Nevertheless, Pep Guardiola’s former assistant was keen to commend the strong bond established within the club. He remarked, “It was a fantastic season because I met good people.” He continued, “There was a fantastic connection between the players and staff, and that is something you have to create to be successful. “I’m still in contact with them – it was fantastic.”” Post navigation Alexander Isak’s Impressive Form and Potential Future at Newcastle United Belfast Students Complete Inaugural ‘Holyland Marathon’