Enzo Maresca joined Chelsea last summer(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA)

Andrey Santos has opened up on his admiration for Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca after netting his first goal for the club in their dramatic Carabao Cup win over Wolves. Despite joining the Blues almost three years ago, the 21-year-old only made his senior debut this summer at the Club World Cup.

Now back at Stamford Bridge following an impressive loan spell with Strasbourg, Santos is beginning to carve out a place in Maresca’s plans. The midfielder’s hard work was rewarded earlier this week when he scored in Chelsea’s thrilling 4-3 victory against Wolves. Following the result, Santos had nothing but kind words for his manager.

He told Globo Esporte: “The first goal is always very special. I’d been trying for some time, but something was always missing. Maresca gives me freedom to arrive in attack as a surprise element, like I did at Strasbourg. This time, it worked, and I’m happy to help the team.”

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