Chelsea's Maresca fumes at Real Betis having 48 hours longer to prepare for final
Briefly

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's head coach, is vocal about his dissatisfaction towards UEFA's scheduling of the Conference League final against Real Betis, which plays on Friday night before the match. He argues that giving Betis an extra 48 hours to prepare is unfair as Chelsea battles Nottingham Forest to secure Champions League qualification simultaneously. With injuries adding to Chelsea's challenges, Maresca emphasizes the need for rules that ensure fair treatment and acknowledges that one team shouldn’t have an advantage in a significant tournament like a European final.
Enzo Maresca expressed frustration over Real Betis being given an extra 48 hours to prepare for the UEFA Conference League final against Chelsea, citing unfair scheduling.
Maresca highlighted the importance of fair scheduling, criticizing the reality of Betis playing on Friday while Chelsea battles for Champions League qualification on Sunday.
He called for clearer rules regarding scheduling for teams in European finals, emphasizing that giving one team extra time is not acceptable and should be addressed.
Chelsea’s challenge is compounded by injuries and suspensions, with Maresca confirming that their main striker Nicolas Jackson will miss the match against Nottingham Forest.
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