Enzo Maresca praised his team's 4-1 victory against Djurgarden in the Conference League semi-finals but stressed the importance of maintaining focus. Despite dominating the match with a higher expected goals total, Chelsea conceded a late goal, reflecting a lapse in concentration. Maresca warned against getting complacent ahead of the second leg. Additionally, Chelsea is striving for a top-five finish to secure a Champions League spot for next season, facing tough matches ahead. Squad rotation is essential for managing player fatigue as they head into crucial fixtures.
Maresca acknowledged that his players lost their focus in the closing stages, and he wants to see them book their place in the final with the minimum of fuss.
The first 70 minutes was good but then in the last 20 minutes we dropped a little bit, but we cannot drop, we cannot relax, because otherwise, it is complicated.
Chelsea's other priority is confirming their place in the Champions League next season, with the Blues fifth in the table.
We try to manage players, we know the schedule is tight and we have to rotate to keep everyone fresh.
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