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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is confident that his side can dominate English football in the next five to 10 years. Despite ruling out a title challenge this season, Maresca believes that Chelsea have the potential to become a powerhouse in the years to come.
Maresca’s Chelsea are currently third in the Premier League table, level on 25 points with Arsenal after 13 games. While they have won seven matches this season, with four draws and just two defeats, Maresca is refusing to get carried away. “In the next five, 10 years, because of the age, Chelsea can be one of the sides that dominate English football,” Maresca declared in a press conference ahead of Wednesday’s match (4 Dec, 2024) against Southampton.
Maresca’s comments are a testament to the progress that Chelsea have made under his leadership. Since replacing Mauricio Pochettino last summer, Maresca has overseen a significant improvement in the team’s performances. “In terms of expectation, we are ahead of my expectations in the way we are playing and the results,” Maresca admitted.
While Maresca is optimistic about Chelsea’s long-term prospects, he is more cautious about their chances of winning the title this season. “Arsenal have been there in the last two years close to [Manchester City], and we have been very far from City,” Maresca noted. “To be in the title race is a nice pressure for me and the players — we like that pressure — but it is not our case because Arsenal in the last two years they have been there with Liverpool and City.” .
Maresca’s focus is firmly on the present, and he is determined to ensure that Chelsea continue to progress in the right direction. “I’m focused about Southampton, but I’m not focused about end of the season,” Maresca emphasized.
As Chelsea prepare to face Southampton on today Wednesday, Maresca’s comments will serve as a reminder of the club’s ambition and potential. With a talented young squad and a manager who is confident in their abilities, Chelsea are well-placed to dominate English football in the years to come.
