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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says his side are “not focused” on the title race following a 2-0 defeat by Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who he coached in Manchester City’s academy, can become “an important player for England”. The 21-year-old has been one of the Tractor Boys’ standout players on their return to the Premier League, scoring six goals to date in his first full season in the top flight. Delap, son of former Premier …

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has demanded “more” leadership from captain Reece James following his return from injury. The right-back recovered from hamstring surgery to make his first Chelsea start since December 2023 in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat by Liverpool but Maresca has challenged his skipper to show greater “personality”. “I spoke with him and I expect from him more in terms …