has responded to the rising doubt surrounding his future by branding studies that he may depart the membership subsequent summer time as “100 per cent hypothesis” and insisting he’s dedicated to staying on the Blues.
The Italian has been linked with a transfer away from Stamford Bridge and it was reported by this week that he could possibly be a possible alternative for at ought to the Catalan depart on the finish of the season.
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It comes after Maresca drew consideration as the top coach responded to his aspect’s 2-0 win over Everton final week by revealing “the final 48 hours have been the worst 48 hours since I joined the membership as a result of so many individuals didn’t assist us”.
It has been reported that Maresca is excessive up on the listing to switch Pep Guardiola ought to he depart Manchester Metropolis on the finish of the season (Chelsea FC through Getty Photos)
Maresca wouldn’t make clear these feedback earlier than or after Chelsea’s Carabao Cup quarter-final win at Cardiff in midweek and insisted it was enterprise as normal forward of his aspect’s journey to Newcastle within the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime.
“It does not have an effect on me in any respect as a result of I do know it is 100 per cent hypothesis,” Maresca mentioned at a information convention on Friday. “On this second, there isn’t any time for these sorts of issues, initially as a result of I’ve a contract right here till 2029.
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“I mentioned many instances, my focus is nearly this membership and I am very proud to be right here. It is hypothesis. One week in the past, in Italy, it was the identical with Juventus. I do not concentrate as a result of I do know it is not true.
“It’s simply hypothesis. It’s essential to grasp the explanation why this information was there. It’s not my job. I don’t care in any respect. I’m targeted on the Newcastle recreation. It is a crucial recreation and it’s going to be a tough recreation.
Maresca was backed by the Chelsea supporters after the win towards Cardiff in midweek (Getty Photos)
Chelsea completed fourth within the Premier League final season to return to the Champions League and Maresca completed his first season in cost by delivering two trophies, first by profitable the Europa Convention League after which the Membership World Cup in the summertime.
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Maresca gave a agency response when requested if he could be at Stamford Bridge subsequent season and mentioned there’s extra that he desires to attain on the membership. “Completely, sure. I’ve a contract till 2029. It is hypothesis, 100 per cent. I haven’t got nothing so as to add. I do not concentrate.
“I’ve lots to attain right here. We achieved the third semi-final in 18 months the opposite day. Final yr was good for trophies, we end fourth within the Premier League. The goal is to try to enhance on what we did final season.”
Maresca additionally mentioned he had spoken with the membership’s hierarchy since final weekend’s win towards Everton, however not about his post-game feedback. “In regards to the Everton press convention? No. About different issues? Sure,” Maresca mentioned when requested if there had been additional discussions together with his bosses.