Chelsea manager Inzu Mareska says he is very hopeful to face his “professional father” after Manuel Pellegrini, who is run by Manuel Pellegrini, qualified for the Conference’s final.
Kirnan Diosbere scored a 1-0 win overnight to Chelsea 5-1 5-1 at night, while Bees needed more time to beat Fiorentina 4-3 on both legs.
The results have led Mareska to face a manager who has both played below and worked alongside Pellegrini in Malaga before becoming an assistant to West Ham.
“I’m happy to face Betis, especially because of Manuel Pellegrini. He’s like a professional father. So we’re very happy,” Maresca said.
“I had four years, two years as a player and two years, so I know how to think about the players, but the most important thing is that he is honest, a good person, always trying to be honest with the player,” he said.
“And I try to learn a lot about his way.
Mareska also enjoyed the most successful part of her career at Sevilla’s tough rivals Betis, two Europa League and Super Cups, so she expects to face a crowd.
“I’ve played for Sevilla for four years, a big derby against Batis. “We also beat 1-0 in the derby. I scored a goal. I know they don’t like them. They don’t love me,” he said.
“I met my husband in Sevilla, he is from Sevilla. My first son was born in Sevilla. I played for Sevilla, but I have no doubt that I want to win the final.
Chelsea want to finish on May 28 at Rocklaw, Poland, three days after the Premier League season.
“For me, it is very important for me, especially because we can give the chances of this club and these fans the first team in Europe to win all tournaments (previously win the Champions League and the Europa League).
“The Conference League is the starting point for the creation of the winning mentality, then trying to win more and more titles.