Enzo Maresca has been left frustrated by Chelsea's schedule ahead of the Conference League final.
The Blues will face Real Betis in the showpiece on May 28 in Wroclaw, Poland, but will have differing preparation times after the conclusion of their respective seasons.
Chelsea face Nottingham Forest in their final Premier League game of 2024-25, in a crucial clash with both sides still battling for a Champions League place, while Betis finish their LaLiga campaign against Valencia on Friday.
The Conference League final will be Chelsea's first European showpiece since winning the 2020-21 Champions League by beating Manchester City 1-0 under Thomas Tuchel.
And Maresca believes the scheduling should allow for both teams to have the same preparation time to make things fairer.
"I am not happy, 100%," Maresca told a news conference. "You cannot allow a team 48 hours more time when they are playing a European final.
"[Either we play Friday] or they play Sunday like us. I don't know if it's the Premier League, LaLiga or UEFA, but it is not normal to play a team who has had 48 hours more time than you.
"It is not correct. I don't know who it is, but there should be rules, absolutely yes."
Chelsea have previously won the Champions League, Europa League, Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup twice each and are looking to add another major European trophy to their collection.
"The main target is to win a European competition with Chelsea," Maresca added.
"It's important for the club at this moment, for the fans, for everyone, because it means we are going in the right direction."
Maresca also confirmed that Filip Jorgensen, who has played all but one of Chelsea's Conference League matches, including the playoffs, will be the starting goalkeeper against Betis.
Jorgensen has kept five clean sheets in the competition, conceding eight goals in his 13 appearances.
"Filip is going to play the final because he played all the competition. It is unfair if you arrive at the final, and he is not playing the final," said Maresca.
"This game will be Filip plus 10 players. I do not know which the other 10 will be, but Filip is going to play because he deserves to play."
Bisabkruz
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this guy! this guy! this guy!!! why are you giving your opponent a clue of your team set up a week before even the decisive day! Italian managers are all the same, I keep saying it, there's no coach like Jose
Single-Bone
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We're going to see the best of our talented squad in these two games. These boys are super talented but often lack motivation. That's why they play better towards the business end of every season (last season and this season) when matches become very important. When these boys are ontop of their games, they can beat anybody. I expect Caicedo, Cucurella, Chalobah, James, Pedro, Palmer, Madueke, Sancho and Lavia to squeeze life out of Forest! Forest don't come anywhere close to our level if we're to compare both squads. The last time we visited their home, we beat them! And currently, they're not on-form! They couldn't beat an already relegated Leicester at home recently, how much more a very hungry Chelsea side with too much talent. Lavia and Caicedo will offer a very solid defensive shield to us. Cucurella and James will offer us better protection on the flanks. Chalobah is well-rested and will be giving it all in that match! Sancho is also well-rested and is a big game player! he's done it in the highest level in the Champions league. Madueke and Pedro lol! I am sorry for Forest back line..They'll run till their legs give up! I see a win for Chelsea! We play very well away from home! And these boys are desperate to be a in the Champions league next season! they feel that's where they belong. You can see how they were a giving just their 70% all through the conference league and still were beating every team with ease .
Single-Bone
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THE BOARD AT CHELSEA SHLD BOW THEIR HEADS IN SHAME FOR THEIR FAILURE TO SIGN AT LEAST 2 TOP STRIKERS IN D LAST 2 TRANSFER WINDOWS WHILE RELYING ONLY ON JACKSON. NOW I'M WONDERING HOW WE CAN PENETRATE FOREST DEFENCE WITH GEORGE AS THE ONLY RECOGNIZED STRIKER TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT THE BOY IS NOT EXPERIENCED ENOUGH TO LEAD CHELSEA ATTACK. THE EARLIER THEY SIGN TOP STRIKERS THE BETTER.
George played as a striker vs Man U because Sancho was ineligible to play against his mother-club. With Sancho available, Pedro will be the striker while Sancho and Madueke as wingers.
Nemabekmu
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maresca shut up ,u was having a lot of chances to stand comfortable good in top five, but u wasn't serious
lukblstz
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THE BOARD AT CHELSEA SHLD BOW THEIR HEADS IN SHAME FOR THEIR FAILURE TO SIGN AT LEAST 2 TOP STRIKERS IN D LAST 2 TRANSFER WINDOWS WHILE RELYING ONLY ON JACKSON. NOW I'M WONDERING HOW WE CAN PENETRATE FOREST DEFENCE WITH GEORGE AS THE ONLY RECOGNIZED STRIKER TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT THE BOY IS NOT EXPERIENCED ENOUGH TO LEAD CHELSEA ATTACK. THE EARLIER THEY SIGN TOP STRIKERS THE BETTER.
Voaelmpsty
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bring Petrovic back
chukwuka29
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I just hope we win the Both game's ๐๐ฅ
Zaoabikou
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Excuses aside please, get the trophy ๐ค
it's not excuse oga.he is telling u reality
mupacimntz
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kkk how many players we have
Mozah
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In experience coach
Lamlpruz
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Coach Enzo MARRESCA MUST BE SACKED BECAUSE HE IS JUST A VERY MEDIOCRE COACH INCAPABLE ASSEMBLYING HIS FIRST XI AGAINST STRONG OPPOSITION LIKE NOTHINGHAM FOREST. WOE BETIDES COACH ENZO MARRESCA IF HIS TEAM CHELSEA FAILS TO PERFORM CREDITABLY IN EITHER COMPETITION. CLUB OWNERS TODD BOELY AND HIS AMERICAN PARTNERS MUST FIRE ENZO MARRESCA FOR CHELSEA BETTER PERFORMANCE NEXT SEASON.
Litelntz
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that's how it has been between laliga and the epl...laliga bosses are more open to changes as long as it gives their teams a better chance of winning in the epl everything is determined and acted upon in the interest of money and TV rights...so maresca in the epl nothing won't ever change
Lamlpruz
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Coach Enzo MARRESCA of Chelsea MUST NOT PREPARE THE GROUNDS FOR EXCUSE IF HIS TEAM FAILS TO PERFORM CREDITABLY IN EITHER COMPETITION. CHELSEA MUST WIN AT ALL COST AGAINST NOTHINGHAM FOREST IN ORDER TO QUALIFY TO PLAY IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEXT SEASON; o and CHELSEA MUST WIN THE EUFA CONFERENCE LEAGUE TROPHY AGAINST REAL BETIS. IF CHELSEA FAILS IN EITHER COMPETITION, COACH ENZO MARRESCA MUST BE SACKED BECAUSE HE IS JUST A VERY MEDIOCRE COACH INCAPABLE OF COACHING A HIGH PROFILE TEAM LIKE CHELSEA!!!
Kennyderricks
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not happy? resign!
wait until you lose to Tottenham tomorrow then you will understand
wimlmpru
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not happy? resign!
rataclmpry
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Maresca stop complaining, jst fix your problem
Wopaeimntz
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yes there is no difference between Sanchez n flip they should bring our petrovic back
Juyemnrsz
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Make no mistake โ
Juyemnrsz
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Excuses aside please, get the trophy ๐ค
NanbalRaphael
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I seriously don't know who is better between Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen. Just bring back ๐ Petrovic as simple as that.