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Maresca 'relaxed' about Chelsea's rough patch

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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca during the UEFA Champions League football match vs Atalanta BC in Bergamo, Italy, on December 9, 2025, at New Balance Arena. [Emanuele Comincini/AFP]

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he was "completely relaxed" about his side's dip in form as he seeks greater consistency ahead of Saturday's home match against Everton.

The Blues thumped Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League on November 25 and earned an impressive 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal days later.

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