Maresca

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Maresca

Maresca Delivers Ultimatum: Chelsea Stars Face Crackdown on Discipline Problems

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has reversed his previous stance that the Blues don't face disciplinary issues, now admitting the squad must learn to prevent unnecessary bookings throughout matches. Following Liam Delap's red card - Chelsea's fifth dismissal this campaign - during the tense 4-3

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Enzo Maresca Unleashes Scathing Attack on Liam Delap Following Explosive Wolves Red Card

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca delivered a scathing critique of Liam Delap's dismissal against Wolverhampton Wanderers, branding the Blues' summer acquisition's actions as "foolish and humiliating." Making his comeback from the substitutes' bench following a severe hamstring setback on Aug. 30, Delap'

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Maresca Points to Man Utd Example While Addressing Garnacho's Rocky Chelsea Start

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca emphasized that Alejandro Garnacho was "not at full physical fitness" when he arrived at the Blues following his departure from Manchester United. Garnacho experienced a very public falling out with Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim toward the end of last season. The talented Argentine

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Wolves Host Chelsea in Crucial Clash: Team News, Bold Predictions and Expected Starting XIs

Chelsea make the journey to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in Wednesday night's Carabao Cup fourth round fixture as they look to bounce back from their surprising weekend loss. The Blues had been enjoying an excellent run of form, but received a harsh wake-up call from newly-promoted Sunderland on Saturday

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Chelsea Shake Up Starting XI as Delap Makes Comeback Against Wolves

Chelsea aim to secure their spot in the Carabao Cup's fifth round this Wednesday evening as they travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Blues' surprising 2-1 home loss to Sunderland over the weekend will have rattled Chelsea going into this midweek fixture, though Enzo Maresca should feel

Fernandez

Chelsea Star Pulls Out of International Duty, Sparking Fresh Injury Fears at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea are anxiously monitoring Enzo Fernández's condition after the midfielder pulled out of Argentina's national team setup due to a fitness concern. Fernández, who has been instrumental in Chelsea's campaign this term, joined up with the World Cup winners for international matches against Venezuela

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Chelsea Get Major Boost as Defensive Duo's Injury Status Revealed

Chelsea have received encouraging news about the fitness of defenders Benoît Badiashile and Josh Acheampong following their withdrawals during the triumph against Liverpool this past weekend. The Blues were already dealing with defensive personnel shortages before facing the current Premier League title holders. Trevoh Chalobah was serving a suspension, while

Palmer

Cole Palmer Injury 'Meeting' Delivers Shocking Blow to Chelsea

Chelsea's star midfielder Cole Palmer is unlikely to make his comeback from a groin problem before November, according to recent reports. Palmer was substituted during the opening period of the 2–1 loss against Manchester United on September 20 after aggravating a persistent problem that had been troubling

Reece James

Chelsea Captain Reece James Eyes Comeback: Latest Recovery Updates and Return Timeline

Persistent injury troubles have continuously plagued Chelsea skipper Reece James, whose recurring fitness problems have denied him the opportunity to maintain consistent form in recent seasons. James emerged as one of the key beneficiaries during Chelsea's transfer embargo in 2019–20, when Frank Lampard relied on the club&

Reece James

Reece James Set to Ignite Chelsea's Revival Upon Return

Chelsea fullback Reece James is not thought to have sustained a serious injury, multiple sources have indicated. Following an extended struggle with various major injuries, James has begun to regain his form under Enzo Maresca and delivered an exceptional individual performance against Liverpool in their recent encounter, but this progress

Caicedo

Chelsea Star Dodges Grueling 10,000+ Mile International Journey Due to Health Concerns

Moisés Caicedo emerged as Chelsea's match-winner on Saturday, netting a spectacular goal in their 2–1 triumph against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, and Blues fans can celebrate knowing he'll receive some much-needed rest during the international window after Ecuador excluded him from their squad due to

Reece James

Chelsea's Nightmare Continues as Fresh Injury Blow Rocks Stamford Bridge

The Football Association has announced that Chelsea fullback Reece James has departed the England squad following an injury sustained during Saturday's triumph against Liverpool. James delivered an outstanding performance across the full 90 minutes in the 2–1 victory, finishing the match as a central defender due to

Chelsea

Estevao Delivers Dramatic Last-Gasp Winner as Chelsea Stun Liverpool in Thriller

Chelsea fought valiantly to claim a 2–1 victory over reigning champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night. Following a string of disappointing displays that had increased scrutiny, supporters had little reason to criticize the determination shown by Enzo Maresca's squad, who gave everything until the final

Palmer

Cole Palmer's Shocking Absence: What's Keeping Chelsea's Star Out of Liverpool Clash?

Chelsea confront their biggest challenge on Saturday afternoon as they host defending Premier League champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. The Blues, who arrive at this fixture struggling with inconsistent form following three losses in their last five outings, are eager to enter October's international break on a positive

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Enzo Maresca Gets Emotional as He Praises Liverpool's Classy Response to Diogo Jota Incident

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca praised Liverpool's "exceptional" campaign start following the tragic loss of Diogo Jota in July. Jota lost his life in a devastating car accident along with his sibling André Silva, shocking the football community with his untimely death. Maresca understands the pain of

Chelsea

Chelsea and Liverpool Clash: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Two struggling giants clash this weekend as Chelsea welcome Liverpool to Stamford Bridge in Premier League action. Both teams desperately need three points before the international break but have displayed weaknesses in recent fixtures. The Blues have suffered defeat in three of their past five outings and struggled to impress

Chelsea

Chelsea Turns to Fernandez and João Pedro as Key Stars Face Liverpool Despite Injury Crisis

Chelsea look to capitalize on Liverpool's recent struggles when they host the defending Premier League champions at Stamford Bridge this Saturday. The Merseyside club has shown uncharacteristic vulnerability in their latest matches, suffering back-to-back defeats for just the second occasion under Arne Slot's management with losses

Chelsea

Chelsea Face Liverpool Crisis with Seven Key Stars Sidelined

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca anticipates being without up to eight squad members for Saturday's crucial clash against Liverpool. The Blues manager faces mounting pressure following a disappointing haul of just eight points from their opening six fixtures, which were relatively favorable on paper for Chelsea. Maresca recognizes the

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Chelsea's Red Card Crisis: What's Behind the Shocking Disciplinary Meltdown?

During Queen's Park Rangers' disciplinary troubles in the 2011–12 season, head coach Mark Hughes indicated his squad needed to enhance their emotional discipline and control the "intensity" that characterized some players' performances. QPR's poor discipline during that campaign, which led to

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Enzo Maresca Shocks Football World by Defending Chelsea's Red Card Rampage as 'A Good Thing'

Enzo Maresca adopted an unexpectedly optimistic outlook following his Chelsea team's latest red card incident during Tuesday evening's clash with Benfica, humorously suggesting it's "beneficial" that they managed to secure victory despite playing with ten men. João Pedro received his marching orders

Mourinho

Chelsea vs. Benfica: Your Complete Guide to Catching All the Action Live

Enzo Maresca is gearing up for his inaugural managerial encounter with José Mourinho this Tuesday evening, as the Chelsea manager seeks a revival following recent disappointments. Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge for his first visit as manager of a non-English top-flight club since his second exit from SW6, having previously

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Mourinho Drops Bombshell: Calls Chelsea 'The Biggest One' Ahead of Epic Champions League Showdown

José Mourinho has reaffirmed his affection for "his" Chelsea, declaring he will continue to be the greatest manager in the club's history until someone surpasses his achievement of three Premier League championships. Now managing Benfica, Mourinho is set to visit Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening to

Chelsea

Chelsea Clash with Benfica: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

A struggling Chelsea side will host José Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge this Tuesday evening, as Benfica make the trip to west London for the second matchday of the league phase. The Blues have managed only one victory since the September international break (a win over Lincoln City

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Garnacho Ready to Shine as Chelsea Unveils Starting XI Against Benfica

Chelsea host José Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge this Tuesday evening, though Enzo Maresca has minimal opportunity to dwell on the storylines surrounding the "special one". The Italian manager is dealing with numerous injury concerns, and he urgently requires a turnaround in results, even as the

Caicedo

Chelsea Face Nightmare as Moises Caicedo Ban Looms Following Brighton Clash Chaos

Chelsea are anxiously awaiting news on whether midfielder Moisés Caicedo could face disciplinary action following his involvement in an altercation with Brighton & Hove Albion's Jan Paul van Hecke. During the Blues' disappointing 3-1 loss on Saturday, where they surrendered their advantage, emotions escalated on the field.

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Chelsea Delivers Shocking Verdict on Enzo Maresca's Future Following Brighton Humiliation

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca continues to enjoy unwavering backing from the Stamford Bridge hierarchy, even as frustrated supporters increasingly voice their concerns across social media platforms. Following their Club World Cup triumph during the summer break, Chelsea were widely tipped as genuine title contenders, but their 2025–26 season has

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Jose Mourinho Unleashes Scathing Attack on Chelsea Owners Before Explosive Stamford Bridge Homecoming

Ex-Chelsea boss José Mourinho criticized the "excessive spending" by the club's BlueCo ownership while acknowledging head coach Enzo Maresca's role in the recent revival, though his compliments came with subtle digs. The celebrated Portuguese tactician secured three Premier League championships during two separate stints