Ruthless Maresca says Chelsea players now know that talent alone is not enough

Maresca has proved himself ruthless both in terms of player selection and the standards

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca during a training session at Cobham Training Ground. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire. 

Enzo Maresca said his Chelsea players are aware that talent alone will not be sufficient to maintain the run of form that has taken them second in the Premier League.

Victory over Tottenham on Sunday will see them close the gap on leaders Liverpool to four points, though Maresca continues to insist his team are not in the title conversation.