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May 2025
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Has Maresca proven Chelsea's doubters wr...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Chelsea have won a trophy and have Champions League football next season.


So, has Enzo Maresca proven the doubters wrong?


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Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Simon Johnson and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke




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