In the aftermath of Chelsea's 2-0 defeat to Ipswich Town, manager Enzo Maresca labeled the match as "strange," highlighting the team's creation of multiple scoring opportunities that went unconverted. He noted significant moments, including Joao Felix's disallowed goal and Cole Palmer hitting the post, which could have altered the game's outcome. Maresca acknowledged that conceding a penalty early on and a second goal shortly after halftime were pivotal, effectively diminishing Chelsea's momentum. Despite back-to-back losses, Maresca remains optimistic, pointing out that such challenging matches are part of football and expressing confidence in the team's ability to rebound.