Chlesea boss Enzo Maresca is refusing to be drawn into talks that his aspect are Premier League title contenders.
The Blues sit second within the desk, seven factors behind leaders Liverpool.
Having parted methods with Mauricio Pochettino on the finish of final time period, many questioned the choice to nominate Maresca, who was accountable for Leicester within the Championship.
However the West London membership are flying beneath their new boss and look formidable, significantly in assault.
Talking in his press convention, Maresca stated: “There’s nothing so as to add, I stated I don’t suppose we’re there and able to compete with Arsenal, Liverpool and Metropolis.
“We’ve to do many extra issues good, not simply rating targets. Keep away from conceding targets.
“Defensively we’re doing effectively however we’re simply targeted on Sunday after which the subsequent one.
Sunday.
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“We aren’t fascinated with April, Might or June. It’s too early. Issues can change fast in soccer. The main target is Sunday, immediately’s session and tomorrow’s session.”
As Chelsea put together to face rivals Tottenham, Noni Madueke shall be eager to make an affect at his former membership.
The winger was publicly criticised by Maresca lately, however the supervisor says he simply desires to make him the very best model of himself on the pitch.
He added: “Total he’s working effectively since we begin. Generally he drops a bit bit. He’s not allowed to drop. By way of numbers, he’s doing improbable with targets and assists.
“Off the ball once we ask him to defend and press he’s doing very effectively.
“The one motive I stated this the opposite day is as a result of I would like the very best from Noni and to get the very best you need to push him. If he relaxes a bit bit, it’s unsuitable.
“I attempt to be, not a buddy, however near the gamers. Generally between mates, while you say one thing unsuitable to your buddy he’s not glad.
“He has to know that what you say is since you need to deal with him.
“The identical occurred with Reece [James] once I spoke about management, it’s as a result of I wished the very best for Reece and for him to enhance. For Noni, this isn’t completely different.”