Maresca expressed his pride and happiness with the team's achievement. He mentioned that it has been a fantastic season, with Chelsea finishing in the top four of the Premier League, winning the Conference League, and now reaching the final of the Club World Cup. Maresca was grateful for the team's hard work and dedication, saying, "We know that we have players who can perform well, and we need to help them get into situations where they can do their best."

When asked about Nicolas Jackson, who came on as a substitute after the hour mark, Maresca reassured that Jackson is still a part of the team. He explained that Jackson is a striker and played in almost all the games last season. Maresca acknowledged that Jackson was okay with his role in the game.

Maresca also expressed his respect for the teams that will be competing in the other semifinal. He mentioned that Real Madrid and PSG are both top teams, having won the Champions League in recent seasons. However, Maresca was proud and happy that Chelsea has reached the final, where they will face one of these top teams.

Overall, Maresca was delighted with the team's performance and achievement, and he looked forward to the final match.