Enzo Maresca has an internal issue at Chelsea and is expected to clarify his comments before Tuesday’s game against Cardiff according to Ben Jacobs.
In explosive comments in his post-match press conference after Saturday’s 2-0 win against Everton, Maresca stated the last 48 hours had been his worst at the club.
Quite who or what he was referring to remains unclear, but it’s clear the Italian has been irked by an issue behind the scenes.
Enzo Maresca has an internal issue at Chelsea
Maresca is still yet to clarify what he was referring to, but Jacobs has reported he’s got an internal issue at the club.
He took to X.com and said:
“Enzo Maresca has an internal issue at Chelsea.
“Expected to clarify his comments before Cardiff. – #CFC insiders insist Maresca wasn’t singling out any individual.
“Frustration brewing for a while – Rotation debated – Wearing non-Chelsea clothing unrelated.”
Chelsea had been on a four game winless run before beating the Toffees, but why Maresca chose that moment to make his frustrations known isn’t clear.
Maresca had been under pressure earlier in the season after losses to Manchester United and Brighton, but the Chelsea hierarchy believe he’s still very much the right man to lead the project forward.
Chelsea not expected to be in position to win the league this season
The former Leicester boss guided Chelsea back to the Champions League last season, whilst also winning the Conference League and Club World Cup.
However, fans would love to see the club compete for and get back to winning league titles, with the last one coming in 2017 under Antonio Conte, and truth be told the Blues haven’t got close since.
Although it appears they might have to wait a bit longer, with it believed internally Chelsea aren’t expected to be in a position to win the league come May.
This team has a chance if the manager not flopped his selections and tactical issues . Why he keeps playing James in central midfield which Santos is ready to play . The problem maresca his not convinced and don’t trust Santos . Santos is young and have a good future on him but the manager doesn’t like him . how Santos be develop in EPL if he stays at the bench , he needs to play regularly with longer minutes even they are playing elite team and play him on his strong position . Hato is good young footballer but his in bench , his strength is in LCB not a LB . He needs regular playing time too . Acheampong can play in DCM too his versatile young player . Anselmino good young defender ready to play as Sarr but they been over look by maresca . If CFc looking for another striker they have to sign scamica of Atlanta . He is a typical striker that hold up the ball and link up play , his positioning and holding up the ball is brilliant and his good on the goal . His kind of play is good for EPL and UCL. And get yildiz at all cost and keeps smit . … Another signing to be made is world class experience CB and a GK … Felipe Luis with JT as assistant manager and kept some of maresca coaching staff . Both young coach with pedigree as a player’s . Good luck to the rest of the season hopefully they can still manage to qualify in UCL next season . Can’t see them winning the EPL and UCL while maresca still around .