Overview
- Speaking before the Atalanta match, he said he had no regrets or sadness about his Manchester United exit.
- His relationship with United coach Ruben Amorim had deteriorated, leading to a pre-season exile in a so-called “bomb squad” before the move.
- The Times reports Chelsea paid about £40 million to complete the transfer on August 30 after interest earlier in the year.
- He says Maresca is refining his off-ball positioning, and he has begun to establish himself with nine starts and a Champions League away goal at Qarabag.
- For the trip to Bergamo, Cole Palmer did not travel as part of a managed return from injury, and Maresca said Liam Delap’s shoulder is not fractured.