Enzo Maresca Reveals Chelsea's Top-Four Mission plans as Chelsea Prepares for Season-Defining Clash vs Liverpool

As Chelsea prepare for the most pivotal phase of their season, head coach Enzo Maresca has laid out his clear strategy to guide the club to a coveted top-four Premier League finish: focus inward, stay composed, and treat every match like a fresh battle.

Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s massive clash with Liverpool, Maresca made it clear that external noise won’t distract his team from their objective.

“In this moment, the main thing is to watch ourselves and be focused on ourselves,” he told Chelsea’s official website. “This is the main point.”

With four fixtures left in the campaign, Chelsea remain within striking distance of Champions League qualification. A top-five finish would still likely secure European football depending on England’s coefficient rankings, but Maresca is aiming higher. Despite the fierce competition around them, the Italian manager believes the key to Chelsea’s success lies in staying mentally sharp and tactically prepared.

“There are more clubs involved [in the top-five race],” Maresca admitted. “But for us, it’s important to stay focused on ourselves.”

The challenge, however, is significant. Chelsea face a tough run-in, starting with a trip to face Liverpool—one of the league’s most consistent teams this season. Yet, Maresca insists his side will be ready for whatever comes their way.

“We will prepare the game in the best way we can because we know how important it is for us,” he said. “We know on the other side is a team that have shown how good they are all season.”

Chelsea’s recent form has shown signs of progress, with more stability in their performances and greater unity on the pitch. Maresca credits this to the squad’s growing confidence, but he refuses to get carried away.

“For sure when you win games, it’s much better,” he noted. “But every game is a different history, a different game.”

The message to his players is clear: take it one match at a time, and treat each as an opportunity to edge closer to their goal. Chelsea’s four remaining games offer 12 precious points—and Maresca wants every single one of them.

“We have four more games, starting with Liverpool,” he said. “And hopefully we can win as much as we can.”

This disciplined approach is the culture Maresca has worked to instill since arriving at Stamford Bridge: process over panic, consistency over chaos. With a young and evolving squad, the final stretch will test both their determination and ambition.