Chelsea secured a place in the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League but lost 2-1 to Legia Warsaw in a match that highlighted ongoing struggles. Despite having a substantial aggregate lead, the team's performance and failure to heed manager Enzo Maresca's pre-match call to engage the fans resulted in frustration among supporters. Captain Reece James characterized the outing as a 'poor performance' that reflected a lack of respect for both the game and rivals. Manager Maresca acknowledged this sentiment, noting the necessity for the team to better engage with its fans moving forward.
"We had a 3-0 lead, maybe that played a part in taking our foot off the gas," said James, 25. "If anything it was a step back."
"I didn't see any bad moments from the fans," added the Italian, whose side face a west London derby at Fulham on Sunday in their pursuit of a top-five Premier League place.
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