Maresca finds silver lining in Chelsea's 'toughest defeat' at Villa Park

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has called the Blues' 2-1 loss to Aston Villa the "toughest defeat of the season" and voiced his frustration.
Speaking at Villa Park following the game, Maresca emphasised how the team has responded well since losing to Brighton, which makes this outcome especially hard to accept.
Maresca said, "I do not think we deserved to lose the game to be honest," highlighting Chelsea's strong performance in spite of the disappointing result.
The former Leicester boss stated that "the difference most of the time is inside the box" and cited a lack of clinical finishing as the decisive factor. Despite the team's recent bad play, Maresca maintained optimism about their overall standing in the league standings.
The Italian coach claimed that the team's performance was much better than it was in the Brighton game and that they might be able to change their luck if they continue to play at this level.
Maresca emphasised the importance of the season's final 12 games in terms of the future, stating that he believes a single victory could revitalise the team.