Maresca expressed his concerns about the short break, saying, "We are ready, but we need to wait for the real competition. It's been a short break, and we are going to try to be ready." He also acknowledged that this is a new situation, and the team needs to pay attention to all the details.

Maresca is confident in his squad, stating, "We have a fantastic squad. We are happy with the squad we have, no doubt. When the transfer window is open, anything can happen." However, he also hinted that the team is looking for a replacement for Levi Colwill, who is out due to knee surgery.

Colwill was a key player for the team last season, and Maresca described him as "a huge part of our team." Maresca is trying to find internal solutions to replace Colwill, but he also emphasized the need for a central defender.

Maresca explained that the team's style of play is different with Colwill in the middle, and finding a suitable replacement will be crucial. He also mentioned that Tosin Adarabioyo and Jorrel Hato are not the ideal candidates to fill the gap.

When asked about his goals for the new season, Maresca kept his expectations low, saying, "Personally, I don't like to look ahead three, four months because this doesn't exist in football. My personal target and the target of the team is to improve every day." He believes that the team is better than last season, but the new season will bring new challenges.

Maresca's focus is on the present, and he wants his team to improve every day. With the new season just beginning, it's clear that Chelsea has its work cut out for them.