FUMING Enzo Maresca told the snipers to Eff-off during an explosive press conference – in front of his young daughter.
The raging Chelsea boss let rip after his youthful side held their nerve to win 1-0 at Nottingham Forest to finish fourth and qualify for the Champions League.
Maresca has endured widespread criticism from fans and critics all season and his playing style has often come under fire.
But after sealing Chelsea’s return to the Champions League after a two-year absence – with the youngest squad in Premier League history – Maresca stuck two-fingers up to his detractors.
Then dropped the F-bomb in front of stunned reporters and his child, who he had brought into the press room with him.
“I didn’t have any doubt to be honest about the players,” Maresca rapped. “The doubt was from outside.
“All the ones that have the answers or the ones that have the truth, they were saying that we are too young, we are not good enough.
“They were waiting for Aston Villa to drop points for us to achieve the Champions League.
“They were saying that we were not able to win on this pitch because we are too young, because we are not experienced.
“Unfortunately for them, they have all been wrong. All the ones that have the truth and have the answer to everything.
“So in English, how do you say? Eff-off to all of them!”
Maresca will now take his triumphant players to Poland for Wednesday’s Uefa Conference League final against Real Betis with their confidence soaring.
“We are in business where the people judge us because of the results,” he said.
“City lost here. Arsenal drew here. Liverpool drew here. Chelsea won. It’s not easy. The players showed how good they are.
“Today, in case we were not able to win the game, probably all of you judge this season a disaster, but it was not a disaster.
“We have all been going in the same direction – the noise was more from outside than inside.
“From January onwards we played many good games, today we achieved an important target for this club and we’re happy.
“Now from tomorrow we start to prepare for the Wednesday final and then it’s time to prepare for next season.
In English, how do you say? Eff-off to all of them!
Enzo Maresca on Chelsea critics
“For sure we deserve to play in the best European competition and that is the Champions League.
“If we are able to win on Wednesday, overall we can say it has been a very good season.”
Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo couldn’t hide his disappointment after his side’s stellar season fizzled out at the end as they failed to win any of their last four home games.
But their total of 65 points was more than double last season’s 32 points.
He said: “We are disappointed. But in a couple of hours you will look back and realise it’s been a good season.
“It has been very demanding, especially for the players. I don’t know how many have started more than 30 games.
“We knew the last day was going to be tough for all the teams involved in this fight. We came short.
“They gave it their all. That’s why I say we should be proud. Now we have to rest.”
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