Chelsea Live Stream 'Cut Off' Before Enzo Maresca Answers Journalist's Question

The live broadcast of Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca's latest press conference cut off as he was being asked a question about the club's hierarchy.

Speaking after Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge, Maresca said he had experienced 'the worst 48 hours' of his time in charge of the club prior to the match.

He added: "Worst 48 hours since I joined the club because people didn't support me and the team."

"In general, in general," he said, when asked if he meant people internally at Chelsea. "I love the fans and we are very happy with the fans."

Now, almost 48 hours on from his initial comments, Maresca was again quizzed over his remarks and asked to provide further clarity.

Absolute Chelsea report on Twitter that, as the question was being asked, the live stream of the Italian's press conference cut off, in what is believed to be related to a technical issue.

Maresca went on to tell journalist Simon Johnson: "I can speak Italian, my language, Spanish very well, French, English, I think it was clear with what I said.

"It's done, it's finished. It was after the game, I said what I said, and it's done. It's finished. Now, Cardiff. We need to move forward."

Though Chelsea had gone on a four-match winless run prior to the Everton defeat, Maresca has delivered two trophies - the Conference League and, more significantly, the Club World Cup - in 2025.

The Italian guided the Blues to Champions League qualification this season, and they were in second place in the Premier League table before their recent mixed run of form.

It was as recently as November 15 when they defeated Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge in a dominant display which could have seen the Blues win even more convincingly.

He has been praised for his handling of young players, with the Blues setting a new Champions League record last month by having three teenagers - Marc Guiu, Estevao Willian and Tyrique George - score in their 5-1 win over Ajax.

"I'm very proud," he said of the record. "It's a special night for the club, for the young players.

"We have so many young players. I think already last season we were the youngest squad in the history of the Premier League, so this season we continue in the same way."