Even though Chelsea’s recent performances have caused growing dissatisfaction, manager Enzo Maresca’s future at Stamford Bridge is certain. According to the Telegraph, any evaluation of the Italian coach’s status is not scheduled until the end of the season, when his future will be determined.
After a disappointing start to the season, the west London team has seen the luster of their Conference League and Club World Cup victories begin to fade. In addition to losing to Bayern Munich in the Champions League and having a scare against Lincoln before moving on in the Carabao Cup this month.
Chelsea has not experienced success in the Premier League since September and has suffered back-to-back defeats to Manchester United and Brighton. The Chelsea board and sporting directors still fully believe in Maresca, according to Matt Law of the Daily Telegraph.
There is reportedly no fear over the team’s minor setback, especially considering how well they bounced back from their much larger setback the previous season. Their goal for this season is still to place among the top four in the Premier League and qualify for the cup.
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Chelsea’s loss against Brighton was witnessed by club chiefs Joe Shields and Sam Jewell, sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbahli. After the defeat, the team immediately went to the home dressing room.
Even though there is a lot of uncertainty outside the club, Chelsea’s management is not freaking out and thinks that finishing in the top four and competing in cup competitions are still achievable goals. Since the end of February, the Blues have only suffered four league losses.
Maresca gave an explanation of Eghbali’s and the sporting directors’ visit after the match versus Brighton. As usual, they were in the changing room,” he remarked.
They didn’t say anything to the players; it was very different from the rest of the team. We have an office in the changing room where we sit and discuss the game after every game.
But Maresca’s message to his players was obvious. They can’t continue to put themselves in danger.
