Enzo Maresca sounds ‘impossible’ Liverpool claim just days before Reds visit Chelsea

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his belief that it might be impossible for any team, including Chelsea, to catch Liverpool in the Premier League this season. Liverpool, who are the reigning champions, have built a significant lead with a five-point cushion at the top after an unbeaten start to their title defense. Following Chelsea's recent 2-2 draw at Brentford and a 2-1 defeat at Manchester United, they are already seven points behind Liverpool.

Maresca highlighted Liverpool’s impressive summer transfer activity as a key factor in their dominance, noting that the club spent over £400 million on signings, including record-breaking deals for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. According to Maresca, Liverpool's acquisitions clearly demonstrate their strong ambition to retain the Premier League title and compete for the Champions League as well.

Despite Chelsea’s recent run of three matches without a win, including a loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Maresca remains focused on upcoming fixtures such as the Carabao Cup tie against Lincoln and the Premier League match against Brighton. He cautioned against underestimating lower-league opposition, emphasizing the importance of professionalism in all competitions.

Maresca admitted a preference to face Premier League teams over lower-division clubs in cup competitions due to the risk of underestimating opponents, which can lead to unexpected difficulties. Overall, his comments paint a realistic, if somber, picture of Chelsea’s current challenge in competing with the Liverpool juggernaut.

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