New Chelsea boss Maresca wants to get fans onside

London: New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said it was vital to rebuild the connection between the club and fans following a tumultuous two years at Sta...

London: New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said it was vital to rebuild the connection between the club and fans following a tumultuous two years at Stamford Bridge.

The former Leicester boss replaced Mauricio Pochettino last month after the Argentine left by mutual consent.

The Italian, 44, impressed club bosses after taking Leicester back into the top flight at the first time of asking.

"For me, it's quite clear we need to create as soon as possible the right mentality, the right culture -- a culture that the fans can be proud of the team," Maresca told the club's website.

"We're going to try to be an aggressive team on the ball and off the ball. We need to create this connection between the fans and the club, especially at home."