Enzo Maresca's Chelsea team selection at Brentford was pathetic, says Paul Merson as Blues boss accused of using Europa Conference League as safety net

8 April 2025, 11:58 | Updated: 10 April 2025, 16:27

Speaking in his latest column, Sky Sports' Paul Merson gives his verdict on Chelsea and Tottenham's upcoming Conference League and Europa League quarter-finals.

I couldn't believe the team Enzo Maresca put out at Brentford. When that team came out, I was flabbergasted. It was pathetic.

Chelsea have won the Champions League. This is the Europa Conference League - and he's resting players for it?

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