"Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is keeping everyone guessing about exactly what he meant when he described the period before the weekend win over Everton as "the worst 48 hours" of his time in charge. In a news conference on Monday, Maresca was evasive when asked to elaborate on the remarks that followed Saturday's 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. It is understood that Maresca's gripe, which he is unwilling to explain, remains unresolved."
"Maresca repeatedly said he had "nothing to add" on Monday when questioned about his weekend claim that "many people didn't support us". That factor was one that Maresca felt contributed to making the build-up to the Everton game so challenging. Maresca appeared frustrated when pressed on whether he was referring to the club's hierarchy, replying several times: "It's Cardiff tomorrow, please.""
"Yet the situation overshadows Tuesday's Carabao Cup quarter-final in the Welsh capital, where Chelsea face the League One leaders and are expected to win. Chelsea sit fourth in the Premier League, but their form has dipped of late. Before beating Everton, they had only taken two points from the previous nine available in the domestic league, while also suffering defeat at Atalanta in the Champions League."
Enzo Maresca described the period before the Everton win as "the worst 48 hours" and refused to elaborate during a Monday news conference. Maresca's grievance remains unresolved and he repeatedly said he had "nothing to add" when pressed. He claimed "many people didn't support us," and appeared frustrated when asked if he meant the club hierarchy, replying, "It's Cardiff tomorrow, please." The remarks overshadow Chelsea's Carabao Cup quarter-final at Cardiff. Chelsea sit fourth but have dipped in form, taking two points from nine before beating Everton and suffering a Champions League defeat at Atalanta. Maresca said he was happy and called the season "fantastic," while leaving much unsaid.
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