Tag: Enzo Maresca

Injury-hit Delap suffers fresh shoulder blow in Chelsea stalemate

Liam Delap
December 2025

Chelsea striker Liam Delap faces another spell out after suffering a shoulder injury and being forced off after 32 minutes in a goalless draw against Bournemouth, compounding a stop-start beginning to life at Stamford Bridge following a previous two-month hamstring layoff. Bundled over by Marcos Senesi, Delap left the pitch in visible pain as Chelsea’s attack again misfired. Enzo Maresca said it “looks quite bad” and admitted both player and club have been unlucky, stressing Chelsea “need that kind of No.9” while scans in the coming days determine damage.

Maresca fumes over Hincapie elbow after Caicedo sending off

Piero Hincapie
December 2025

Enzo Maresca argued Piero Hincapie should have been sent off for elbowing Trevoh Chalobah under the eye, criticising what he sees as inconsistent refereeing after Moises Caicedo was correctly dismissed for a dangerous tackle and referencing previous leniency shown to Rodrigo Bentancur against Chelsea. Hincapie received only a yellow following VAR review on the aerial clash that left Chalobah with visible facial swelling, while Caicedo’s studs-up lunge on Mikel Merino was upgraded to red, prompting Maresca to accept the dismissal but demand clarity on why similar high and reckless challenges are judged differently week to week.

Maresca tells Estevao to ignore Yamal comparisons before Champions League showdown

Estevao Willian
November 2025

Enzo Maresca has urged Chelsea winger Estevao Willian to ignore comparisons with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal before their Champions League clash, insisting the teenager must focus exclusively on his own development despite already producing goals, assists and eye-catching displays in his first season in England. Maresca praised Estevao’s maturity, work rate and impact in limited minutes while stressing that comparisons can create needless pressure when he is still adapting to Premier League and European football. Chelsea view him as a long term cornerstone but plan to manage his minutes carefully as he grows.

Maresca questions United’s conditioning of Garnacho after Chelsea win

Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
November 2025

Maresca praised Garnacho’s two-assist display in the 3-0 win over Wolves, then implied United’s training standards left the winger short of fitness on arrival. He stressed Chelsea minutes require output on and off the ball; Garnacho has “slowly” reached required levels. Garnacho created Malo Gusto’s opener with a looping cross and later fed Pedro Neto to seal it. Maresca framed improvement as conditioning plus work rate without possession. The message doubles as leverage: intensity is non-negotiable for selection under his model.

Glasner’s stock rises as United and Chelsea watch

Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace)
November 2025

Glasner’s FA Cup-winning run and steady authority at Palace have pushed him onto shortlists at “big clubs.” Amorim steadied United after October; Maresca’s Chelsea remain erratic. Bookmakers now rate Glasner a live contender if either club changes coach. Glasner played down speculation, stressing present focus and daily alignment talks with chairman Steve Parish. He framed any future step as vision-led, not opportunistic: matching goals, process, and resourcing before committing—otherwise part ways cleanly.

Maresca slams Chelsea after 2-2 at Qarabag

Chelsea
November 2025

Enzo Maresca criticised his side’s execution in both boxes after a 2-2 draw at Qarabag. Estevao’s opener was overturned by two Qarabag goals before Alejandro Garnacho equalised. Dominance in territory and shots failed to translate into a decisive third goal. Errors compounded the drop in control: Jorrel Hato’s handball led to a penalty, defensive lapses conceded high-value looks, and chance conversion lagged despite sustained pressure. Maresca highlighted lapses in concentration and physical sharpness, demanding ruthlessness ahead of the group’s tightening table.

Chelsea stunned by Sunderland’s stoppage-time winner

Chelsea
October 2025

Garnacho’s first Chelsea goal, passed by Neto, opened the scoring, but a chaotic long-throw sequence saw Isidor level. In stoppage time, Talbi smashed Sunderland’s winner as Chelsea squandered a top-four leap. Maresca’s rotated side struggled under a high press and set-piece chaos, exposing aerial duels and second-ball organization despite early incision in transition.

Chelsea eye record-young debut for Nicoll-Jazuli

Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli (Chelsea)
October 2025

After rotating heavily in Europe, Maresca has fast-tracked 15-year-old midfielder Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, who trained with the first team and is touted as Cobham’s next breakout. The England U-17 talent, stylistically likened to Jude Bellingham, could feature at Stamford Bridge before turning 16 in January as Chelsea balance youth integration with squad injuries and fixture congestion.

Chelsea punish Forest after break

Chelsea
October 2025

Second-half changes flip control as Acheampong heads the opener, Neto adds a quick free-kick, and Reece James seals it. Forest waste key chances through Gibbs-White, Williams and Igor before a late red for Gusto. Maresca’s subs shift tempo and width, exploiting Forest’s transitions. Chelsea bank consecutive league wins despite midfield absences, tightening structure ahead of a tougher run.

Chelsea Owners Enter Dressing Room After Brighton Loss

Chelsea
September 2025

Chelsea’s owners, including Behdad Eghbali, entered the dressing room after a 3-1 collapse to Brighton, sparking speculation. The Blues had led through Enzo Fernández before Danny Welbeck’s brace and Maxim De Cuyper’s late strike turned the game upside down. Maresca dismissed concerns, saying the owners regularly visit post-match and did not address players. Despite his calm, the defeat piled pressure on Chelsea, who once again squandered control and collapsed defensively, leaving questions about resilience and tactical cohesion.

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