Maresca brushes off title talk, focuses on performance over predictions
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has played down suggestions from Liverpool manager Arne Slot that the Blues are strong contenders to win the Premier League title this season.
Slot recently tipped Chelsea as potential champions, praising their squad depth and summer reinforcements. However, Maresca was quick to dismiss the hype, insisting he prefers to focus on his own work rather than external opinions.
“I don’t pay attention to what the other people say about us. Also because it’s easy to say that more clubs are involved. I don’t like to play this kind of game,” Maresca said.
The Italian tactician, who took over at Stamford Bridge this summer, has overseen a promising start to the campaign. Still, he remains cautious about making bold predictions, emphasising the importance of consistency and staying grounded.
Chelsea have impressed under Maresca with their attacking football and solid defensive organisation, but with the Premier League’s competitiveness at an all-time high, the Blues will need to maintain their form against rivals like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool to turn early-season promise into silverware.
For now, Maresca is keeping his focus firmly on the pitch — and letting the results do t
he talking.
