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	   Maresca told talkSPORT:   Absolutely. Alejandro Garnacho struggled as Chelsea edged past Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup (Getty) 'It was not an easy game. 
      
	   
	   We expected long balls, duels, throw-ins, free-kicks, every time inside the box,  Maresca said.  
      
	   
	   The medical staff, they didn't mention to me about surgery (up to) today,  Maresca said.  I don't know if in the next days or the next weeks, but I don't think so, to be honest. 
      
	   
	   If they continue in this way I think it is impossible to catch them, not just for us, but for all the clubs,  Maresca said.  They have been doing a fantastic job since last year, and the players they have decided to buy shows the intention of the club to go again for the Premier League and ... 
      
	   
	
	
	    
	    
	    
	
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