Enzo Maresca admitted Jadon Sancho “can do higher” however refused to debate the on-loan winger’s long-term future at Chelsea.
Sancho joined the Blues from Manchester United over the summer time and there’s a deal in place for the transfer to turn into everlasting on the finish of the season for a price within the area of £25million.
Nevertheless, it has been reported in latest weeks that Chelsea have been contemplating sending the previous Borussia Dortmund man again to Previous Trafford, despite the fact that it could value them £5m to interrupt the settlement.
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That might be one other blow for the 25-year-old, who has did not sparkle at Stamford Bridge after a vibrant begin.
It’s not simply Jadon – Maresca
Maresca, whose facet face Tottenham tomorrow night time, stated he was “comfortable” with all of the gamers however was non-committal when requested what the summer time might convey.
He stated: “You most likely have extra information than me when it comes to Jadon. For me, his state of affairs doesn’t change, it’s precisely the identical.
“For certain, he can do higher when it comes to numbers, little question, however it’s not solely about Jadon. Now we have extra gamers in the identical state of affairs.
“I don’t want to offer Jadon a message, I converse with him daily. I had a dialog with him yesterday. He must proceed to offer his finest till the tip. That’s what we would like from Jadon.”
Maresca centered on ending season properly
Chelsea went into this match spherical in fourth place and Maresca is firmly centered on attempting to safe a spot within the Champions League.
He added: “All of the gamers which can be with us, I really like all of them. However on this second, it’s the second to complete properly and never take into consideration subsequent season.
“What occurs in the summertime, we are going to see. I’m pleased with all of the gamers right here.”
Chelsea have struggled with accidents lately however they’ve a number of key attacking gamers again for the go to of Spurs.
“Cole [Palmer] is again, he’s okay. Noni [Madueke] is healthier. Nico [Jackson] is healthier. They’re all good,” he added.
“We’ve stated many instances, it’s a recreation for gamers and when they aren’t there, you wrestle.
“This has occurred with us this season, the place we had 5 or 6 unbelievable months after which had six or seven accidents in a row and we misplaced one thing. Now it’s good to complete with all of them.
“Since day one, [the players] are giving the whole lot. The angle has at all times been prime, daily, and even within the final week as a result of they understand how vital it’s to any extent further. Each recreation turns into vital. Now we have 9 video games to go and hopefully we will end properly.”
Chelsea gained’t take Tottenham calmly
Spurs are 14th within the Premier League desk however Maresca is aware of it is going to be a tricky recreation in opposition to their North London rivals.
“It’s an enormous recreation,” he stated. “We all know how vital it’s for the followers and the membership. Additionally it is vital for us to try to end the place we at the moment are.
“Tottenham have numerous good gamers, however irrespective of who’s enjoying, it’s going to be a derby and it’s a Premier League and you may wrestle in opposition to any workforce.
“We need to be direct and fast after they press larger. We can’t be direct and fast in the event that they sit again. In our final three residence video games, they’ve all been video games with each participant behind the ball. When you might have gamers who like to run in behind, it’s simpler.
“If we win, you may construct momentum for the tip. They’re all vital video games and are all three factors. We have to win as many video games as we will and we are going to see the place we end.”
