Maresca feels no extra pressure before Chelsea s climactic three days

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he was not feeling any extra pressure ahead of a decisive three days during which his players will fight to seal their place in the Premier Leagues top-five, before facing Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final.

Five clubs will battle over three available Champions League slots on the last day of the English top-flight season, with fifth-placed Chelsea visiting seventh-placed Nottingham Forest, who are just a point below them.

Chelsea will then fly to Poland for Wednesdays Conference League final.

I felt pressure since I joined the club, because this is a club where you need to win games, Maresca told reporters on Friday.

Chelsea still have a chance to finish in the top three, with third-placed Manchester City just two points above them. But a loss or draw could force them out of the leagues top five.

It probably also shows how difficult is the Premier League, so many teams involved. The ones that have been consistent are Liverpool, this is the reason why they won... the rest had up-and-down moments during the season, Maresca said.

Were quite lucky in this aspect, because if we win we do our job. We dont need to pay attention to the other results.

Marescas team could be boosted by the return of forwards Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu from long injury spells, with both available for selection.

Maresca also quashed rumours about the potential departure of Enzo Fernandez, replying yes when asked if the Argentine midfielder would stay at Chelsea next season.

He is one of our captains... this season has been very good and he can be even better next season, starting from the first day, Maresca said.

But Maresca said he would have to make changes ahead of Wednesdays Conference League final, as