Maresca Stresses “No Panic” as Top 6 finish would be acceptable
Enzo Maresca downplays Chelsea's recent struggles, insisting a sixth-place finish aligns with preseason expectations.
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Chelsea News
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Steve Worrell
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca addressed concerns after a poor run of form, with the team slipping from their early-season highs. Speaking ahead of this weekend's game, Maresca emphasized that while recent results have been disappointing, there’s no reason for panic, as the season remains a work in progress. Reflecting on preseason expectations, he reiterated that a sixth-place finish would not be a disaster, even though the team's impressive start has raised hopes of Champions League qualification. Maresca urged fans to focus on the full season rather than a few setbacks, maintaining optimism for improvement in the remaining 19 league matches.
- Enzo Maresca dismissed concerns after Chelsea’s draw and two defeats, urging focus on the full season rather than isolated results.
- The coach highlighted that preseason expectations didn’t place Chelsea as title challengers, making a sixth-place finish reasonable progress.
- Chelsea’s strong start, which had them close to the top at Christmas, has heightened expectations, leading to current frustrations.
- Maresca reinforced the importance of consistency across the remaining 19 games to determine the final standings.
- While acknowledging the team's recent slump, Maresca stressed the need to avoid panic and focus on long-term growth.
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Steve Worrell
Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
