“If we are able to win, I think it's a good thing because we continue to build the winning mentality.”
Maresca said his side have proved themselves this season, with a final victory set to confirm their progress.
“Every game is a chance to show we have improved and that we want to win titles. We are the youngest squad in the history of the Premier League, but also they are men.
“We are mature enough and we can compete.”
Chelsea have had little time to prepare for the final but Maresca insisted their focus had never slipped.
“The message in the last 48 hours has been, 'we did something important' [by qualifying for the Champions League]. But if we want to confirm we're becoming an important club, we need to show the desire to win the title and to win the game.”
Reuters