Enzo Maresca pointed to his players as one of key reasons he is 'happy' at Chelsea on Tuesday night, attempting to offer reassurance following his headline-grabbing comments on the weekend.
The Italian had claimed after Chelsea's win over Everton that he had experienced 'the worst 48 hours' of his tenure, citing a lack of support from 'people', something he is yet to clarify.
While Maresca sought to reduce the noise by thanking Chelsea's fans for their support and declaring he was 'falling more in love with the players', a star known for generating his own headlines had continued his quiet progress on the pitch.