Chelsea Advances to Conference League Despite Loss

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca addressed the media after his team's 2-1 loss to Servette, which still allowed them to qualify for the Conference League with a 3-2 aggregate victory. He noted that despite an early goal, the team struggled after conceding and faced a challenging environment, exacerbated by poor pitch conditions. Maresca also confirmed injuries to key players Reece James and Romeo Lavia, and discussed the ongoing transfer window, emphasizing the team's direction and the importance of closing it to focus on the current squad. He addressed speculation regarding potential signings, including Jadon Sancho, while affirming Nicolas Jackson's position as the main striker. Meanwhile, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta confirmed that Mikel Merino will be sidelined with a shoulder injury, expressing gratitude for Aaron's contributions as he departs for Southampton.