Chelsea is moving in the right direction and developing a playing style that will help it in the long run, coach Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday in an impassioned defence of his players who were jeered over the weekend.
Chelsea initially found itself 0-2 down last week in a draw with Ipswich Town, where it was abused by impatient fans at Stamford Bridge for sticking to the same approach and build-up when it was not working against the relegation-threatened team.
However, even though it fell to sixth in the standings, Maresca said he had ‘100 per cent’ belief in his approach, adding that his squad is improving as it chases a Europa Conference League semifinal spot, hosting Legia Warsaw on Thursday.
UEFA Europa Conference League Live Streaming info
When and where will Chelsea vs Legia Warsaw be played?
The second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League quarterfinal between Chelsea and Legia Warsaw will be played at the Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, England. The kick-off is scheduled at 8 pm local time on Thursday (12:30 am IST, Friday).
How to watch Chelsea vs Legia Warsaw in the UEFA Europa Conference League quarterfinal?
The second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League quarterfinal, Chelsea vs Legia Warsaw, will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network in India. It can also be live streamed on Sony LIV.
In the United Kingdom, it will be watched on TNT Sports.
“What happened last year, two years ago, I was not here, I don’t have an idea – I’m not going to judge because it’s difficult. But this season, we are (improving fast),” Maresca said ahead of the second leg, where Chelsea have a 3-0 lead.
“I think we can reach the European semi-final. Yes, for sure it’s not the Champions League, but at the end it’s a European competition.
“We have been top four almost all season. Compared to the last two seasons, where the team has been zero times (in the) top four. I think it’s quite clear that the direction is the right one, the style is the right one.”
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