The Italian refused to specify who he was referring to having voiced his frustration after the win over Everton.

Enzo Maresca said he had suffered his “worst 48 hours” since joining Chelsea after his team beat Everton 2-0 to go fourth in the Premier League.

Victory at Stamford Bridge ended a four-game winless run but afterwards the Italian hit out at unnamed parties for failing to support him and his players, though he stressed that he was not referring to fans.

Cole Palmer scored on his first home start since August and the mood around the ground seemed positive, but Maresca was clearly unhappy despite a first win since November 22 easing the pressure on him.

“The last 48 hours has been the worst since I joined the club because many people didn’t support me and the team,” he said. “In

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