Blue Is the Colour: Maresca Hits Back at Critics After Chelsea Clinch Fourth Place Finish in 2025 – SCCG Management

Blue Is the Colour: Maresca Hits Back at Critics After Chelsea Clinch Fourth Place Finish in 2025 – SCCG Management

Enzo Maresca Hits Back at Critics as Chelsea Clinch Champions League Spot

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca didn’t hold back after his side secured a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League, silencing critics with a decisive 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. The result confirmed a fourth-place finish for the Blues in the Premier League and capped off a successful debut season in charge for the Italian.

Speaking after the final whistle at the City Ground, Maresca expressed his satisfaction, telling those who doubted Chelsea’s credentials to “eff-off.” The fiery response underscored the pressure he and his youthful squad faced throughout the campaign, but the Italian was quick to shift focus to the upcoming UEFA Conference League final.

The narrow victory was secured by a goal from Levi Colwill, whose strike proved enough to leapfrog Newcastle United on the final day after the Magpies were defeated by Everton. Chelsea’s achievement is all the more notable given they fielded the youngest squad in Premier League history, averaging just over 24 years of age.

Maresca now turns his attention to finishing the season on a high by lifting the Conference League trophy on Wednesday, a potential statement win to reinforce the team’s impressive progression under his leadership.

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