Enzo Maresca has dismissed the notion that Chelsea are favorites to beat Tottenham in Sunday’s London derby, even though some Spurs fans have expressed doubts about attending due to fears of a heavy defeat.
While Chelsea are currently thriving under Maresca’s management, Tottenham are facing a challenging period, just two weeks after their emphatic 4-0 victory over Manchester City. Despite the contrasting form of the two teams, Maresca remains cautious and confident that Tottenham fans will show up to support their team.
“First of all, the fans are going to be there, no doubt,” Maresca stated. “And second, we are not favorites, absolutely not. They are playing in European competition, just like we are. Even though we are second in the table, that does not make us favorites.”
Tottenham, under Ange Postecoglou, were briefly seen as title contenders last season, much like Chelsea are being discussed now. However, Maresca emphasized that his approach isn’t influenced by Tottenham’s recent dip in form.
“I don’t think we need Ange’s experience or Tottenham’s experience to understand that things can change quickly,” Maresca explained. “Every football season, whether in England, Spain, or Italy, shows that situations can shift rapidly.”
Maresca’s cautious outlook reflects his belief that no team can take success for granted, especially in a fiercely competitive Premier League.
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