Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca remained tight-lipped when questioned about his previous remarks during a press conference on Tuesday, December 15, ahead of Chelsea’s EFL Cup encounter with Cardiff City.
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, with kick-off set for 8:00pm British time at the Cardiff City Stadium. When challenged by reporters to clarify comments he made in an earlier press conference, Maresca declined, urging the media to keep the discussion focused on the Cardiff match. He maintained that his earlier statements were already clear.
Reporters pressed further, suggesting his previous comments hinted at tensions with the media or Chelsea’s sporting directors. Maresca again refused to elaborate, stating that he respects everyone’s opinions and remains fully focused on the upcoming game and future fixtures.
Watch the full Enzo Maresca’s Cardiff Vs Chelsea pre match confrence below as posted by chelsea football club on youtube;
Softfootball recalls that Maresca had earlier revealed he endured “the worst 48 hours” following Chelsea’s 2–1 Champions League defeat to Atalanta, comments that sparked widespread discussion.
Questions also arose regarding his relationship with Chelsea’s board of directors. In response, Maresca reiterated his stance, saying:
I said after the game that I love Chelsea supporters, they deserve the best, and again I don’t have anything to add.
When asked directly whether he was happy to be Chelsea’s head coach at this moment, Maresca responded without hesitation, answering firmly: “Yes.”
