Chelsea's Maresca Outraged Over Betis' 48-Hour Edge in Conference League Final
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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed his frustration over Real Betis gaining a 48-hour advantage in preparation for the Conference League final after LaLiga agreed to move Betis' final league game to Friday. Maresca believes this scheduling change is unfair and has called for either Chelsea's game to be moved to Friday or Betis' to be rescheduled to Sunday. Additionally, Maresca confirmed Filip Jorgensen as the starting goalkeeper for the final, while strikers Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu are doubtful due to injuries.
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Enzo Maresca is unhappy with LaLiga's decision to allow Real Betis to move their final league game forward by two days, giving them more time to prepare for the Conference League final.
Chelsea will play their final Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, while Betis will play Valencia on Friday.
Maresca argued that it is unfair for one team to have a 48-hour advantage before a major final and suggested scheduling adjustments.
Filip Jorgensen is confirmed to start as goalkeeper for Chelsea in the Conference League final due to his consistent performance throughout the competition.
Chelsea's strikers, Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu, are doubtful for the final due to injuries.
Chelsea, currently fourth in the Premier League, aim to win their first trophy under Maresca's management.
