“I didn’t say” – Enzo Maresca snaps back at reporters in words that will upset Chelsea fans | OneFootball

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has just been speaking to the media ahead of their match against Brighton this coming Friday night.

The Blues and The Seagulls kick off this weekend’s Premier League action on Friday night, and it will be the second time the two sides have faced off in a week.

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Chelsea lost 2-1 to Brighton on Saturday night in the fourth round of the FA Cup after being a goal ahead early doors. They will be hoping for a better outcome in the league as they battle for Champions League qualification this season.

Maresca has already been explaining that he could setup differently on Friday due to injuries to his only two strikers, Marc Guiu and Nicolas Jackson.

The Blues boss has also explained why he said he thought Jackson was initially ‘OK’ after his injury but he is not out for 6-8 weeks.

Maresca has spoken about getting Champions League football in some comments that will upset some Chelsea fans as he snaps back at reporters.

Maresca not aiming for top 4 yet

Enzo Maresca looks concerned after a defeat. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

As reported by Football London, these were the series of questions and answers I am speaking about….

Because of how well Nottingham Forest are doing this season, do you think this means one of Chelsea or Man City will miss out on the Champions League?

“I didn’t say our target was top four. The club never told me the target was top four. When I signed here, the target was in two years playing in the Champions League, not in one year. This is why I have said many times we are above my expectation.

“Nottingham Forest are doing fantastic, very good, so congratulations to them. We will see how we finish.”

If you don’t finish in the top four, has the season been a success or failure?

“We will see how we finish.”

Just a one-word answer?

“We will see how we finish. The good thing about me is I’m not saying something different to you today that I said one month ago. Since day one, I’ve always said the same: I’m not looking at May or June, I’m looking game by game how we can improve – and only that. We will see at the end of the season.”