Enzo Maresca insisted the speculation over his Chelsea future has not been a distraction after the Blues battled back to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.
Marescas side were sliding towards a damaging loss at St James Park after Newcastle striker Nicolas Woltemade netted twice in the first half.
But Reece James superb free-kick and a fine individual strike from Joao Pedro ignited Chelseas stirring escape act, keeping them in contention for a top four finish in the Premier League.
