Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea are improving despite an alarming slump in form that has put the Blues at risk of missing out on the Champions League for a third consecutive season.
A disappointing 2-2 draw at home to struggling Ipswich on Sunday meant Chelsea slipped to sixth in the Premier League, with only a place in the top five enough to qualify for Europe’s top club competition.
There has been a growing revolt against the Italian’s patient, possession-based style of play among the fans at Stamford Bridge during his first season in charge.
Maresca appeared to suggest supporters influenced the decision of goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to play the ball long from a goal kick, which came before Ipswich’s second goal.
He is expected to make wholesale changes against the Polish side to prioritise Sunday’s trip to local rivals Fulham in the Premier League.
AFP
