Chelsea’s form so far this season has been inconsistent at best. The Blues currently sit eighth in the Premier League, having lost their last two games in the league against Manchester United and Brighton. The nature of these defeats have seen Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca attract plenty of criticism, with rumours he may lose his job. Journalist Matt Law has today clarified that Maresca retains the full faith of the Chelsea board.
Matt Law Clarifies Chelsea Board Retains Full Support for Enzo Maresca
Chelsea Board Blames Injuries and Suspensions for Recent Form
After Chelsea’s Club World Cup triumph, expectations were high for the coming season. These expectations were seemingly on track to be met, with early-season wins against West Ham and Fulham. However, following back-to-back defeats, Blues fans appear to be losing patience with their Italian boss.
Chelsea were busy in the summer transfer window, mostly strengthening in attacking areas, but Jorrel Hato did join to strengthen the defence. Over the last two games, Maresca and his team have flattered to deceive. The indiscipline shown by the team, with two red cards in consecutive games, has seen more criticism come Maresca’s way.
According to Matt Law, Maresca retains the full faith of the Chelsea board and the sporting directors. The board appears not to be panicking about the poor form and recognises the team overcame similar poor form last season. Injuries and red cards have clearly had an impact on form, but that indiscipline is seen as the fault of the manager by some supporters.
The Future for Enzo Maresca
Chelsea’s aim remains to finish top four and compete well in cup competitions, and it appears the board feels Maresca can achieve those aims. Whether the Blues can get their season back on track remains to be seen. The games will now come back thick and fast, with Benfica and Liverpool coming for the Blues in the next week. Is Maresca the right manager for this Chelsea team?
