Following a 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Cardiff City, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praised the club’s traveling supporters for their vocal backing after a difficult week marked by his own cryptic complaints about a lack of internal support.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed deep appreciation for the club’s supporters following a tumultuous week at Stamford Bridge.
After the Blues’ 3-1 victory over Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, Maresca highlighted the importance of the traveling fans who sang his name throughout the match.
This public display of affection came just days after Maresca cryptically claimed he had experienced his “worst 48 hours” at the club due to a lack of support.
The Italian manager, who has now led Chelsea to three semi-finals in 18 months, made a deliberate effort to acknowledge the fans at the final whistle.
“I’m just happy, we’re going to play another semi-final and I think it’s what the fans deserve,” Maresca said.
Despite recent speculation that his frustrations were directed at the club’s hierarchy, Maresca clarified that his relationship with the supporters remains strong, even during the team’s difficult periods.
While Maresca avoided clarifying the targets of his earlier outburst regarding the club’s leadership, he remained steadfast in his commitment to the fans and players.
“It was a great moment, I appreciate, always thankful,” he remarked of the atmosphere in Cardiff.
The victory served as a crucial tonic for the manager, reinforcing his belief that the club is heading in the right direction despite external scrutiny and internal tensions.