Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will have to concede that his side was lucky to beat Fulham on Saturday. The Italian manager, who took charge of the Premier League club in the summer, admitted that the match was decided by fortune rather than solid performances from his players.
The win, which came against a Fulham side that had shown improved form in recent weeks, has been described as a one-off. Maresca’s comments come as the club faces mounting pressure to deliver consistent results in the league and European competitions.
Despite the victory, the team’s performance was marred by defensive errors and a lack of cohesion in attack. Maresca has been quick to point out that the result does not indicate the team’s true strength, and that further improvements are needed to compete at the top level.