Chelsea supporters crave passion and determination. They want assurances of striving for victory and maintaining high competitive standards. They need to sense that the team is rising once more, ready to challenge all adversaries.
So far, Maresca hasn’t quite met these expectations, and as I chat with many fans regularly, this absence has become a major concern.
Of course, letting actions on the pitch speak for themselves is important. However, managers must give public interviews, and when that time comes, it’s far more effective to articulate plans with positivity rather than ask for patience or suggest that success is a long way off. For three seasons now, Chelsea fans have been told such things, and many feel the time for talk is over; it’s time for action.
Recently, Maresca spoke with the Chelsea website. While there’s some negativity, let’s concentrate on the positives—we’ve got a huge match on Thursday, and the atmosphere needs to be just right.
Maresca confidently stated, “Personally, I am convinced we’re a better team than two months ago.”
He explained, “Going through difficult times is necessary. With the injuries we’ve faced, my job has been to find solutions, and we’ve tried different tactics and player positions.”
“We’re in the top four—and have been all season—so it’s our duty to aim to stay there. As I’ve mentioned before, this club belongs in the Champions League, and we must do everything possible to ensure we get there.”
Now, while it might be hard to completely agree that we’re better off than we were two months back, it’s crucial to focus on the positives with a key game looming.
Maresca delivered the kind of talk Chelsea fans long for:
“I know as Chelsea head coach, winning is non-negotiable, regardless of the team’s age or experience. It’s all about winning games.”
“Since joining, I have no doubt this squad is capable of competing and securing wins. Each game, each month, season by season, we will grow stronger, closing the gap with the top Premier League clubs.”
This is the kind of genuine ambition fans are eager for—no exaggerated claims, just realistic and achievable goals. At Chelsea, winning is paramount, and Maresca is vocal about understanding this, earning him some well-deserved respect.
While a manager’s public statements alone might not win every fan over, saying the right things certainly helps more than it hinders.
Players also need such morale-boosting words. They shouldn’t hear they aren’t ready or are inexperienced; they need to feel empowered, not uncertain.
With Maresca adopting a new attitude both in appearance and in comments, it’s time to march forward.
Let’s channel this fighting passion into the upcoming showdown against Spurs!
