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'This is the way' - Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea 'controlled' the game despite losing to Liverpool as Blues boss takes pride in 'brave' players

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<p>Chelsea have been on top form this season since Maresca's appointment as Mauricio Pochettino's successor. The Blues challenged Liverpool all the way until the full-time whistle at Anfield but failed to take home a point as they <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-liverpool-player-ratings-robert-sanchez-cole-palmer/bltd1669c0741818b41" target="_blank">fell 2-1 after Curtis Jones' second-half strike</a>. However, the Italian is pleased with his side's performance.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking to <em>Sky Sports</em>, Maresca said: "We don't like to lose or drop points, but I really liked the performance. We deserved something more but the performance was good.</p><p>"We controlled most of the game. We had chances, we had possession. We don't like to lose, but if we have to choose this is the way. The team was brave on and off the ball.</p><p>"I don't think this game defines where we are. We prepared in the best way, it worked quite well. You have to take chances, but overall I am very happy with the players."</p>

WHAT MARESCA SAID

<p>Speaking to the media after the match, Maresca added that his players should be proud of the way they performed in one of the most difficult away games on the calendar: "We controlled the game for the most part and we have to be proud of this. At the same time, a bit upset because we don't like losing the game."</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Maresca will now prepare his squad for their next challenge against Greek side Panathinaikos in the Conference League on Thursday, October 24.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

'This is the way' - Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea 'controlled' the game despite losing to Liverpool as Blues boss takes pride in 'brave' players | Goal.com

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has insisted that the Blues controlled the game and that he is pleased with his players despite losing to Liverpool.

&apos;This is the way&apos; - Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea &apos;controlled&apos; the game despite losing to Liverpool as Blues boss takes pride in &apos;brave&apos; players