Enzo Maresca ready to turn attention to Premier League and Conference League Enzo Maresca sidestepped outlining specific targets for the remainder of the season after suggesting Chelsea’s FA Cup exit may prove beneficial.
“I don’t think we miss Joao; Joao is happy there and we are happy that Joao is happy there,” said Maresca, whose team return to the Amex Stadium on Friday evening for a league fixture.
Although the Italian termed elimination a “big shame”, he said it would allow his side to concentrate on their final 14 league fixtures and pursuing European glory in the Conference League.
While 19-year-old Spaniard Guiu, who has hit six Conference League goals this term but not started a league game, has a longer-term issue, key forward Jackson is expected to make a swift recovery.
Asked what would now constitute a positive season, head coach Maresca replied: “For me, a good season is seeing the team improving game after game, going through bad moments and difficulties because it’s the only thing that can bring this club to compete for something important (in the future).
