Marc enjoying extra respect

MARC CUCURELLA says Chelsea's recent struggles are all down to opponents treating them with more respect.

- ALAN SMITH

They climbed back to fourth after a fortunate comeback win against West Ham on Monday.

It was just their second victory in eight games but boss Enzo Maresca hailed his players' mental strength after falling behind.

And Cucurella reckons they are still getting to grips with teams setting out more defensively than before.

"I think now a lot of teams come here just to defend and counter-attack," he said.