Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says playing in the Conference League has helped his young side develop a “winning mentality”.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says playing in the Conference League has helped his young side develop a “winning mentality”.

They face Spanish team Real Betis in next week’s final.

There have been suggestions Chelsea shouldn’t be in Europe’s third tier competition, as they’ve eased through every stage.

But Maresca feels it has been beneficial.