Chelsea Stand Firm Behind Enzo Maresca Amid Mixed Start
It’s been a dramatic few weeks at Chelsea, and once again, the focus is firmly on their manager, Enzo Maresca. After a start to the season that’s been far from smooth, with just one win in five matches, questions had begun to swirl about his position. Yet, inside the club, the message is clear: the board still trusts him, and there are no signs of panic at Stamford Bridge.
Now, the timing could not be tougher. Chelsea face a blockbuster Champions League clash against Jose Mourinho’s Benfica, followed just days later by a Premier League showdown with Liverpool, the reigning champions. These are the types of fixtures that could make or break the mood around the club. But despite the scrutiny, Maresca’s job is not under immediate threat.
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Let’s not forget, the Italian guided Chelsea to a top-four finish last season, securing a return to Europe’s elite competition. He also delivered the FIFA Club World Cup in its new format, a milestone moment that gave Chelsea another major piece of silverware. On paper, his position looked one of the safest in English football just a few months ago. But football moves quickly, and an inconsistent start has reopened debate over his leadership.
Still, there’s a sense within Chelsea that the criticism is overblown. They believe the team is simply experiencing early-season turbulence, partly caused by a disrupted summer thanks to the Club World Cup, as well as the added burden of balancing Champions League football. Key figures are pointing out that Chelsea have lost only five matches since May, and in four of those, they were reduced to ten men. There’s also the memory of last season, when the board stuck by Maresca during a poor mid-season run, showing their willingness to take a longer view.
Behind the scenes, though, there has been tension. Reports suggest Maresca was frustrated in the summer when his request for a “ready-made” centre-back was ignored after Levi Colwill suffered a serious injury. The club instead leaned on the arrival of young Jorrel Hato and waited for injured defenders Wesley Fofana and Benoît Badiashile to return. From Maresca’s perspective, it left the squad short of reliable depth. From the board’s side, financial constraints and UEFA regulations on spending played a major role in resisting another big signing.
For now, the official line is that Maresca will be judged at the end of the season, not in the heat of September or October. The targets remain clear: a top-four finish and strong cup runs. The squad has been strengthened in many areas, and there is still belief that once injuries ease and rhythm is found, Chelsea will climb the table.
Of course, support can be a fragile thing in football. A difficult run could change the mood quickly. But at this moment, heading into one of the most important weeks of their season, Enzo Maresca retains the full backing of Chelsea’s hierarchy, even as pressure continues to mount outside the club.
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