Chelsea has officially qualified for next season's Champions League following a tight 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the final round of Premier League fixtures. The result caps off a successful campaign for the Blues, who have silenced doubters questioning their readiness for Europe's elite competition.
When asked about critics who believed Chelsea was 'too young a team to qualify for the Champions League,' head coach Enzo Maresca didn't mince words with his response. The Italian manager bluntly stated: 'What can I say? In English, I tell all of them: Go f**k yourselves.'
Maresca's defiant comment reflects the confidence he has maintained in his squad throughout the season, despite external skepticism about the team's youth and experience level. Statbet analysis shows that Chelsea has one of the youngest average squad ages among Champions League qualifiers, making their achievement even more remarkable.
With the Premier League season now concluded, all English participants for next season's European competitions have been determined, with Chelsea joining the elite group heading to the Champions League.
