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Maresca Reaffirms Commitment to Chelsea as Blues Continue Upward Momentum

Enzo Maresca has moved to calm speculation around his future at Chelsea, insisting he remains fully committed to the club and increasingly impressed by his players, despite admitting he endured the most difficult 48 hours of his tenure only days earlier.

Chelsea’s recent results have provided timely reassurance. A league win over Everton lifted the Blues to fourth place in the Premier League, while a 3–1 victory over Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals secured another semi-final appearance under the Italian coach. It is the third time Maresca has guided Chelsea to the final four of a major competition in just 18 months, underlining a period of growing consistency.

The backdrop to those achievements, however, has been Maresca’s candid post-match comments following the Everton game, where he spoke of feeling a lack of support. While he stopped short of clarifying whether the criticism was aimed at fans, media, or internal pressure, his tone softened significantly after progression in the cup.

Speaking after the Cardiff win, Maresca stressed that supporter backing has largely remained strong, acknowledging that frustration is inevitable during difficult spells. Chelsea endured a four-match winless run earlier in the season, a period compounded by injuries and suspensions to key figures such as Cole Palmer and Moisés Caicedo, whose absence has disrupted midfield balance.

What pleased Maresca most in south Wales was the mentality of his squad. Goals from substitutes Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho proved decisive, reinforcing the depth and resilience he has cultivated through rotation, a policy that has drawn mixed reactions but continues to deliver results.

Having already added the Club World Cup and Europa Conference League to Chelsea’s trophy cabinet earlier this year, Maresca now has the Blues positioned as contenders on multiple fronts once again. With Champions League qualification already secured last season, the Italian believes the club is moving in the right direction.

“I want the best for everyone,” he reiterated, pointing to progress on the pitch as evidence that his methods are bearing fruit.

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