That’s what even Enzo Maresca has been saying, maybe he doesn’t want pressure to be on the players, because I don’t think a club will be winning all their matches, and they will be in second position, just 4 points below the club that’s in 1st position, and they won’t be aiming for the league title. I don’t think that’s really possible, but Enzo Maresca is just saying that just to reduce the pressure on the players, and from the way Chelsea is playing currently, anything can still happen. I won’t be surprised if they end up winning the league title, because I just love the energy they are playing with.
Saying the club isn't in the title race relieves pressure on the players and allows them to perform without thinking they have to give their all to stay in the title race. He doesn't want to be in a situation where he says the team is in the title battle to hype up the season and keep expectations high when the squad isn't mentally prepared to start chasing the trophy.
He trains with them everyday so he knows what the mentality of his players are.