Chelsea fans FUME over Enzo Maresca's post-match comment after FA Cup exit to Brighton - as Blues boss reveals bizarre 'positive' to their loss Chelsea fans were far from happy with Enzo Maresca's reaction to his side being dumped out of the FA Cup at the hands of Brighton.
The Chelsea faithful could hardly believe that Maresca had resorted to claiming increased focus on the Europa Conference League was a positive of yesterday's exit, with the Blues now having not lifted the FA Cup in an arduous eight years.
An early cup exit at the Amex Stadium has left Chelsea's season in a state of limbo, relying on success in the Conference League and eking out a top four finish if they are to take any real positives from the campaign.
Paling in comparison to the side that was contending in the Champions League not too long ago, a fan added: 'Flexing the Conference League?
Those who may have been previously onside with the Spaniard were also hinting at a possible dismissal, with another saying: 'I don't hate Maresca but that is a fireable statement for a Chelsea manager.'.