Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea are developing quicker than he had expected but insists they are not yet ready to challenge for titles. The

44-year-old took over in the summer and has made a number of changes to his squad that have seen the likes of Raheem Sterling and Conor Gallagher leave.

However, the Blues have made a positive start to the season, winning eight of their first 14 games to move to second in the Premier League, level on points with Arsenal but with a better goal difference. They

remain seven points behind leaders Liverpool and Maresca has praised his players’ progress but is dismissive of their title chances.

“In terms of points and how we played, both in possession and off the ball, I believe we can get there but I didn’t think it would be so early,” Maresca said.

“We did a lot of things better in both areas, defensively and offensively. We exceeded expectations because the players were excellent. It is probably because we are focused on training every day and seeing how we can improve the players. ufabet http://ufabet999.app “No further than that.”

Chelsea’s second-place finish has led many to think that they could be title rivals for Liverpool, but the Italian has again rubbished that suggestion.

“There’s nothing to add. I don’t think we are there and ready to compete with Arsenal, Liverpool and City. “

We have to do a lot of things well, not just to score goals, to avoid conceding goals. Defensively we are good, but we are only focused on Sunday and then the next game. We are not thinking about April, May or June. It is too early. “

Things in football can change very quickly. We are focused on Sunday, in training today and tomorrow.”