After winning our opening game against LAFC, we
suffered defeat in our second match against
Flamengo, meaning we need to avoid defeat
against the Tunisian champions to reach the next
round of the competition.
Having made eight changes for tonight's contest,
Enzo is hopeful that fresh legs can reinvigorate his
side while giving others a well-deserved rest.
Maresca said: 'We have played every three days
and with these conditions [due to the heat], we
wanted to give time for rest and recovery. The ones
that are out are also very tired.'
He also acknowledged how crucial it is for the
Blues to progress to the Round of 16.
He said: 'It's important for me, for the club, for everyone to finish in the right way, and hopefully we
can get to the next stage.