Crystal Palace Legend Enzo Maresca on Patrick Vieira, Cole Palmer and His Relationship with Supporters

Who is Enzo Maresca?

Enzo Maresca is a former Italian professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is best known for his time with Sevilla, where he won the UEFA Cup in 2006 and 2007, and with Juventus, where he won the Serie A title in 2005 and 2006.

Maresca is now a coach, and he has managed several clubs, including Ascoli, Parma, and Cagliari. In 2021, he was appointed as the manager of Crystal Palace's under-23 team.

Maresca on Crystal Palace

Maresca has been impressed with the progress that Crystal Palace has made under Patrick Vieira. He believes that Vieira is a good manager, and he is confident that the team can continue to improve under his leadership.

“Patrick Vieira is now just in the beginning, the second season, and the club is changing a lot," Maresca said. "The club is adapting a lot to his philosophy. The results are arriving. The results are coming, so I’m pretty sure in the future they can do very well.”

Maresca on Cole Palmer

Maresca has also been impressed with the potential of Cole Palmer. He believes that Palmer is a very talented player, and he has the potential to become a top player for Crystal Palace.

“I saw him in the last couple of training sessions, and I was very impressed. He's a very good player, very talented. He has a lot of quality. He needs to improve some things, but he's a very good player. I think he has a big future.”

Maresca on His Relationship with Supporters

Maresca has a good relationship with the Crystal Palace supporters. He appreciates their support, and he is always willing to give them his time.

“The supporters are amazing. They're always behind the team, and they're always there to support the team. They're very passionate, they love their club, and I love them.”