Tottenham legend Graham Roberts has detailed how another of his former sides can inflict some real damage on Spurs on Thursday evening.
Chelsea take on their London rivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with both managers under pressure.
But Roberts has insisted that there is more pressure on Maresca - as the Blues remain in the race for Champions League qualification.
Chelsea find themselves sixth in the Premier League with a game in hand, two points off fourth-placed Manchester City - though it is looking highly likely that finishing fifth will also achieve qualification to Europe's most prestigious tournament.
Enzo Maresca and Ange Postecoglou face off against one another on Thursday
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Spurs, meanwhile, have had a disastrous campaign to date and sit 14th in the table - though could still end the season with silverware as they remain in the Europa League.
Speaking to Mr Vegas Online Casino, Roberts was asked how he fancies Tottenham's chances against Chelsea.
The former defender said: "Let’s see how many Spurs players make it back from international duty fit as if Spurs can fill a strong side then they can compete well with Chelsea.
"For Chelsea, they will need Cole Palmer fit as he is a major threat for them and has been this season.
"It will be a tough game for both sides as neither have been in great form recently.
"This is a bigger game for Chelsea given their champions League ambitions, so for Spurs, I would take a draw.
"Chelsea away has been a tough place for Spurs to go and win and I think back to Eriksen’s winner many years ago, but since then Spurs haven’t recorded a win.
"Spurs are going to have to battle hard and need to earn the right to play and then look to take advantage of any lapses in concentration from Chelsea’s defensive weaknesses."
Injuries have been cruel to Tottenham this season but their form has still been woeful regardless, losing 15 games in 29 Premier League matches.
Postecoglou has been fighting to keep his job with reports that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has been looking for potential successors.
Ange Postecoglou is under huge pressure at TottenhamReutersSome include Fulham's Marco Silva, Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola and Brentford boss Thomas Frank.
But Roberts believes Postecoglou should not be dismissed so quickly, though admitted his favoured replacement would be Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after his success in the Carabao Cup this season.
Roberts added: It’s been a difficult and hard season for Spurs so far. There is no denying that.
"Injuries have been a big issue. Losing the goal keeper and two centre backs for a large chunk of the season will make it difficult for any team.
"For Spurs, with the base of the spine out, it’s difficult to replace these players.
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Spurs were defeated 3-4 by Chelsea earlier this season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Getty Images"When Spurs have their first XI out, they are a match for any Premier League side.
"So, there are plenty of reasons why this season has been hard and Spurs still have the Europa League, so they can still end the season with a trophy.
"For Ange, he is very likable Guy. I like him as a person. The opening 10 games of his first season were great. We do need to adapt as teams have worked us out.
"I always liked Eddie Howe. He did great at Bournemouth and would be the only manager I can think of who I would like at Spurs."
