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EPL on Citi: We are working on defending against long throw-ins- Enzo Maresca

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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Chelsea Football Club head coach Enzo Maresca says his team has worked on defending long throw-ins better ahead of a crucial game this weekend in the English Premier League.

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Chelsea take on Tottenham Hotspurs in the North London Derby on Saturday, November 1 at 17:30 GMT at the Tottenham Stadium. Chelsea have conceded the most shots from set pieces this season.

Speaking at a presser ahead of the big game, Maresca disclosed that his team has worked on defending set pieces including long throw-ins better on the back of conceding goals from similar instances in the team’s 4-3 win over Wolves in the Carabao Cup and a 2-1 loss to Sunderland in the English Premier League.

“We are working on that [throw-ins]. For sure we are working. For sure.”

Chelsea’s Spanish defender #03 Marc Cucurella reacts during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Sunderland (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

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“Set-pieces you are going to score goals and you are going to concede goals…because there are actions that are so difficult to defend” Maresca said.

Reece James of Chelsea battles for possession with Alexander Isak of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Tottenham rank third in the league standings while Chelsea rank ninth ahead of the game.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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