Maresca: Pellegrini is my football career, and it is very special to meet him in the finals.

In May 9, in the second leg of the European Union semi-finals, Chelsea defeated Jurgaden 1-0 and finally advanced to the final with a total score of 5-1. After the game, Chelsea coach Maresca accepted an interview with the media.

■You must be very happy to advance to the finals, right?

"We are working hard to reach the final every day, and now the goal is achieved. The next step is to win this event. There are 20 days left before the final, and we still have three 'Premier League finals' before, and I hope to finish in the right way."

■Your press conference is a little late. Are you watching Real Betis vs. Fiorentina?

"As I said, there are 20 days to prepare for the finals. I'm glad that the opponent is Betis, especially because their coach is Pellegrini. I played for Sevilla for four years and was a mortal enemy of Betis. We won the derby 1-0 and I scored goals. I know Betis fans don't like me, but being able to play Pellegrini is like my career, like I said yesterday, he's like my 'father'. So that'll be It's very special. "

"For me personally, this final is of great significance. We have the opportunity to be the first club in Europe to win all European competitions, which is equally important to the team. Don't forget that we started from the European Union play-offs, and it is not easy to reach the finals. European Union is the starting point for cultivating the winner's mentality, and we hope to win more honors in the future. "

■What have you learned from Pellegrini?

"A lot, especially the way of managing players and teams. I worked with him for four years, two years as a player, and two years as his assistant coach. I know his philosophy of employing people, but the most important thing is that he is always honest with others. This is the quality of my hard work."

■How do you evaluate Reggie Walsh's performance?

"What do you think? Do you like him? Haha! I love Reggie, he is like a fish in my tactical system. It is difficult to find such a young player. He is only 16 years old! Look at his awareness of taking the ball and how good his feet are."

"The most important thing now is to continue his studies. I ask him to go to school tomorrow, which is crucial to his growth. Of course, he is a good seedling. The other two are also playing in the 2007 Himmi, Antvi, and Archempon and George. These are all echelon players, not even first-teams. This is good news for youth training academy, clubs and fans, and the future is worth looking forward to."

■How did Reggie react when he learned the start?

"He was so happy and kept laughing. With his personality, he was actually surprised, but there was no pressure. I told him: 'Play like when training, enjoy the game, take the initiative to ask for the ball '. And he did."

■You played against Betis derby in the past 7 times, how much do you want to win this time with Chelsea for the 8th match?

"I met my wife in Seville, where she came from. My eldest son was born here, but the fact that I played for Seville will not affect the finals. We will undoubtedly win, especially for the club and the fans."

■How to prepare for the finals in the next 20 days? It is necessary to select 11 players from many players to start. How to maintain harmony in the locker room?

"We have four official games: three Premier League + finals. The most important thing now is to play against Newcastle. We will choose the best 11 players each game, and the final preparations will be progressive step by step."