'Chelsea are a serious team!' - Axel Disasi explains how Enzo Maresca's ideas and tactics have changed Blues' mentality

The defender called Chelsea "a serious team that want to win every match" as he explained how Maresca's tactics and training methods had invigorated the squad and sparked an impressive start to the 2024-25 campaign.

"It is because of the ideas of the coach and the tactics,’ Disasi explained to the club's website when asked about the team's recent form. "In training, we all train on the same system and all on the same tactics, so every player knows what they have to do in their position. That is why it is easy for everyone even if we have a lot of changes. Everyone knows what they have to do."

He added: "Sometimes when you play against a lower league team you can become a little bit distracted, but the coach said that we have to stay serious and show everyone that Chelsea are a serious team that wants to win every game."

Chelsea eased past League Two side Barrow with a 5-0 win on Tuesday night, the latest in a series of impressive results that show Maresca's side mean business. They currently sit in fifth place having won three of their last four Premier League matches.

If Chelsea are as serious as Disasi believes, they'll be relishing the challenge of facing Fabian Hurzeler's high-flying Brighton side this weekend. The Seagulls are unbeaten after five matches heading into Saturday's clash at Stamford Bridge.