Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca warns not to underestimate Shamrock Rovers

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has warned his players must not underestimate Shamrock Rovers in Thursday's UEFA Conference League clash at Stamford Bridge.

The Hoops have been the surprise package of the competition, going unbeaten with three wins and two draws in five matches.

The Blues have already progressed, and the visitors are guaranteed a play-off spot next February.

A positive result would give Stephen Bradley’s side the chance to finish in the automatic qualifying places.

Maresca has seen his side run up some big scores so far but is not taking the Premier Division side for granted.

"We going to try to approach always in the same way, try to do our best and win the game," he said.

"I think today in football it’s difficult to find teams that have no strengths, all the teams have something good and some things that you can try to work on that and win the game.

"I watched four or five games and I think that they are a good team.

"They try to defend as a block altogether and they have some good players in general.

"I’m quite convinced that all the games are quite difficult.

"It depends on us in the way we take that game that it can be a little bit more easy or more difficult. But for sure it will be another game that we will try to win.

Maresca watched a recording of the Champions League clash with Sparta Prague to get a view on Bradley’s men.

The Czech outfit were the strongest side the Tallaght outfit faced in Europe this year, while the Blues boss also referenced the draw with Vienna.

Maresca admits he will utilise some younger players in his squad and rest players with one eye on Sunday’s Premier League clash with Everton.

"We try to change players since we start and tomorrow is probably one more option for that.

"I said many