December 8th 2024.
Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea, recently shared his thoughts on his team's performance after their 4-3 victory against Tottenham. Despite their impressive start under his guidance, Maresca believes that their defense is still not strong enough to compete for the Premier League title. This is a statement he has consistently made, despite the media constantly suggesting otherwise.
However, with Arsenal and Manchester City both losing and Liverpool's game being postponed, Chelsea now find themselves in second place with only four points behind the top spot. Some might argue that their thrilling comeback against their local rivals on Sunday only strengthens their chances of winning the title. But for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, it serves as a reminder of the work they still need to do in order to become title contenders in the future.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Colwill stated that there is still a lot of room for improvement and they cannot afford to be 2-0 down in the first 10 minutes if they want to challenge for the title. "That's the level we need to be at and that's what we need to keep working on," he said. Maresca was quick to agree with his player's assessment, admitting that they are not ready to be considered as title hopefuls just yet.
When asked if he agreed with Colwill's comments, Maresca replied, "No, exactly." He then went on to emphasize the importance of taking things day by day and focusing on the next game. "The main focus has to be to enjoy the day off and when we come back, 100%, train well, and go for the game," he added.
Despite the fans' excitement and dreams of a potential title win, Maresca stressed that the reality is they are not ready yet. However, he remains optimistic and believes that the team can continue to improve day by day. After the game, Maresca was seen celebrating with his players, including goalscorer Jadon Sancho. He explained that these are the moments they work for and that it was fantastic to share it with the fans, especially in such a big derby match.
"We need our fans, both at home and away. I will tell them now that we need them against Brentford. It won't be an easy game, so we need their support and encouragement," Maresca said, highlighting the importance of the fans in their journey.
Former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher also chimed in on Chelsea's chances of winning the title, expressing his concerns about their defensive options. "I still look at the goalkeeper and two centre-backs, and I just think I can't see someone winning the Premier League with that goalkeeper and without a real standout centre-back," he stated. Carragher believes that teams need top-quality players in those positions in order to win the title, citing past examples like Ederson and Ruben Dias for Manchester City and Virgil van Dijk and Alisson for Liverpool.
In conclusion, while Chelsea's recent performance has sparked excitement and dreams of a potential title win, Maresca and his team remain focused on taking things one day at a time and improving as they go. They acknowledge that there is still work to be done, but are determined to continue striving towards their goals.
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