Enzo Maresca disagreed with Reece James ’ suggestion that his Chelsea side disrespected the Conference League following last night’s defeat against Legia Warsaw. The Blues progressed to the semi finals of Europe ’s third tier competition where they will face Djurgarden but, in truth, it was another dispiriting night at Stamford Bridge.

Enzo Maresca has launched a firm defence of his style of play, but warned his Chelsea players it is up to them to engage disgruntled fans. The Blues meet Legia Warsaw in the second leg of their Conference League quarter-final on Thursday night, already 3-0 up and cruising towards the last-four.

Chelsea are moving in the right direction and developing a playing style that will help them in the long run, coach Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday in an impassioned defence of his players who were jeered over the weekend.