Enzo Maresca expressed confidence in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's abilities during his tenure at Chelsea. Despite limited appearances, Maresca believed in Dewsbury-Hall's potential. The midfielder joined Chelsea after
a successful Championship season with Leicester City under Maresca. At Chelsea, Dewsbury-Hall played 13 Premier League matches, scoring four goals and assisting twice in 15 Conference League games, contributing to their trophy win.
Dewsbury-Hall is currently Everton's joint-leading scorer in the Premier League with four goals. He has found the net three times in his last four matches, matching his previous tally from 62 games combined for Leicester, Chelsea, and Everton. His recent form highlights his growing impact on the field.
Maresca acknowledged that Dewsbury-Hall's time at Chelsea didn't meet expectations but attributed it to competition rather than a lack of skill. "I didn't have any doubt about Kiernan," Maresca stated before Chelsea's league match against Everton. "I know that the more he's going to play, he is going to be better. "
Chelsea boasts an impressive record against Everton at home, remaining unbeaten in their last 30 Premier League encounters (17 wins and 13 draws). This streak marks their longest unbeaten home run against any opponent in league history. Everton's longest winless run was against Leeds from 1953 to 2001, spanning 36 matches.
Dewsbury-Hall also participated in five Club World Cup games for Chelsea. He scored against Benfica in the last 16 and came on as a substitute in the final when they defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0. His contributions were valuable despite limited playing time.
A 4-0 win over Everton back in March 2020! pic.twitter.com/hSIUGHGaP2
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Maresca noted that Dewsbury-Hall performed well during his time at Chelsea but faced stiff competition for playing time. "He was doing well," Maresca said. "But here we have also more players. " The manager believed that more game time would enhance Dewsbury-Hall's performance.
Dewsbury-Hall's journey reflects his resilience and determination to succeed despite challenges. His recent performances for Everton demonstrate his ability to make a significant impact on the pitch, fulfilling the potential Maresca always saw in him.
