Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has insisted that the club remains ambitious and is determined to return to competing for major trophies.
Maresca made the comments ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League meeting with Brighton, while also acknowledging that the club’s rebuilding process will take time.
Chelsea have endured a period of transition in recent seasons and are working to establish a squad capable of consistently competing at the highest level.
The Italian manager understands the frustration of supporters who remember Chelsea’s successful years, but believes the current team needs patience as it continues to develop.
Maresca said the club’s immediate objective is to secure a place in the Premier League’s top four while building towards a future in which Chelsea can challenge for major honours on a regular basis.
The fans are right to expect Chelsea to compete for titles. We are ambitious, but we are still in a process,
Maresca said.
The former Leicester City manager also expressed confidence that Chelsea can eventually return to the level where they compete for trophies every season.
According to Maresca, the club has the potential to challenge for titles over the next five to 10 years, but he believes that progress must be made gradually rather than expected immediately.
Chelsea will be hoping to strengthen their position in the Premier League as they continue their push for European qualification.
Maresca also called on the supporters to remain behind the team, stressing that their backing will be important as the club works towards its long-term ambitions.
