Enzo Maresca defends Chelsea’s progress despite a 2-0 loss to Ipswich, insisting the team is on the right path but still lacks consistency. Ipswich’s historic win, featuring goals from Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson, ends a 22-year wait for a home Premier League victory, lifting them out of the relegation zone.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has remained optimistic despite his team's 2-0 loss to Ipswich, emphasizing that Chelsea is still on the right path, though far from being one of England's top teams. The festive period has been challenging, with only one point from three matches, leaving Chelsea 10 points behind leaders Liverpool.
Maresca acknowledged that the team’s current position of fourth place, with a chance for Champions League qualification, was beyond their expectations. He stressed that while Chelsea is heading in the right direction, the team still lacks the consistency needed to compete with the best. Despite the disappointing loss, Maresca accepted the penalty that led to Ipswich’s opening goal and praised his squad's progress.
The victory was historic for Ipswich, who secured their first-ever Premier League home win in 22 years, thanks to goals from Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna celebrated the win as a special moment for both players and fans, with Delap impressing with his rapid development. McKenna also expressed pride in his team's resilience, noting that their performances, despite the odds, continued to give hope for staying out of relegation.
Ipswich’s win lifts them above Leicester, into 19th place, with McKenna highlighting the importance of continued strong performances as they fight for Premier League survival.
