Maresca

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Chelsea

Maresca Delivers Blunt Warning to Chelsea Squad Following Explosive Owner Showdown

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca stated he conveyed a "direct" message to his squad following their 3–1 home loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, while downplaying the importance of senior officials entering the changing room after the match. The Blues were looking to bounce back in

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Brighton Stuns Chelsea 3-1 as Blues' Club World Cup Glory Becomes Distant Memory

Chelsea suffered the consequences of yet another preventable dismissal as they fell to a disappointing 3–1 loss against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. The Blues dominated proceedings in the opening period with Enzo Fernández finding the net in what appeared to be the beginning of a comfortable afternoon

Palmer

Enzo Maresca Urges Thomas Tuchel to Unleash Cole Palmer's Brilliance for England

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has called on England manager Thomas Tuchel to exclude Cole Palmer from his next squad selection to help the midfielder recover from a groin injury. The Blues are working hard to ensure Palmer avoids requiring surgical intervention for the problem, which has already sidelined him for

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Chelsea Battle Brighton: Key Matchups, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Chelsea are looking to break their two-match winless streak in the Premier League when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon. Enzo Maresca's squad managed to overcome League One side Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup during the week to bounce back from consecutive losses, though

Palmer

How Cole Palmer Transforms Chelsea: The Stunning Numbers Behind Their Star No. 10's Impact

Chelsea's dependence on Cole Palmer's exceptional talent has been evident since his arrival at Stamford Bridge at the start of the 2023–24 campaign. Following a remarkable inaugural season with the Blues, Palmer continued his impressive form with another outstanding year of scoring and creating goals,

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Chelsea Stars Caicedo and Pedro Set for Emotional Return Against Former Club Brighton

Chelsea have experienced a lackluster beginning to the campaign but are looking to regain their form when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion in Premier League action on Saturday. The Blues have secured victory in only two of their five domestic fixtures this term, while also suffering a loss in

Palmer

Chelsea Star Cole Palmer's Comeback Date Unveiled as Maresca Breaks Silence on Manchester United Blow

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed that midfielder Cole Palmer will be sidelined until after the October international window as the club works to prevent their star player from requiring surgical intervention for a groin problem that has hampered his early season form. Palmer withdrew during pre-match preparations for August&

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Chelsea Unveils Bold January Transfer Strategy in Explosive New Report

Chelsea are understood to have reserved funds during the summer transfer period specifically to enable January reinforcements if required. In addition to confirming the previously arranged signings of Estêvão and Dário Essugo, Chelsea made substantial summer investments once more, bringing in João Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap and

Palmer

Chelsea Star Palmer's Exit Looms as Real Madrid Dangle Rodrygo in Blockbuster Swap Deal

Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe. Premier League Cole Palmer is reportedly "unhappy" with his position at Chelsea, raising questions about Enzo Maresca's future, with another anonymous player labeling him as "conceited." Chelsea's leadership

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Enzo Maresca Blasts Chelsea Players Despite Carabao Cup Win: 'We Struggled'

Enzo Maresca has disclosed that he was "absolutely" furious with his Chelsea squad during the interval of their tight 2-1 Carabao Cup victory against League One side Lincoln City. Robert Street's goal in the 42nd minute left Chelsea behind against their lower-division opponents at halftime in

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Lincoln vs. Chelsea Showdown: Your Complete Viewing Guide for TV and Live Stream

Chelsea find themselves among the Premier League sides facing potential upsets in this week's Carabao Cup fixtures, as the six clubs participating in the current Champions League campaign kick off their domestic cup journeys. We've witnessed Manchester United fall to League Two opponents, while Nottingham Forest

Liverpool

Rival Manager Declares Liverpool "Impossible to Catch" in Premier League Title Race

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has conceded that Liverpool are positioned to cruise to yet another Premier League championship this campaign. The Merseyside club has already established a commanding position at the summit, sitting five points ahead of Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth, remaining the sole team in the league to

Chelsea

Chelsea Face Giant-Killing Lincoln City: Team News, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Chelsea kicks off their Carabao Cup journey with an away fixture against League One side Lincoln City on Tuesday evening, as the Blues look to bounce back from a Premier League setback. Their struggles at Old Trafford continued in dramatic fashion on Saturday night, as they spent most of their

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Garnacho Set to Shine in Debut Chelsea Start Against Lincoln

Following a successful first campaign, Enzo Maresca faces less intense expectations to secure trophies in his second season, though even a short period without silverware in west London can spark calls for managerial changes. Despite reaching several League Cup finals in recent years, the Blues haven't claimed this

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Chelsea's Robert Sanchez Dodges Premier League Suspension Despite Controversy

Robert Sánchez has consistently been viewed by many as merely a temporary solution for Chelsea's goalkeeping position, with mistakes and concentration lapses frequently overshadowing solid periods of performance. Enzo Maresca switched to Filip Jörgensen at certain points during the previous campaign, but the Danish keeper's serious

Sevilla

Enzo Maresca's Former Club Delivers Savage Social Media Blow to Chelsea Following Crushing Man Utd Defeat

Sevilla's official English X account delivered a brutal blow on Saturday night. Following Chelsea's chaotic 2–1 loss at Manchester United, the Spanish La Liga club—where Blues manager Enzo Maresca previously played—used social media to expose the Premier League team's abysmal record

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Maresca Reveals Why He Benched Garnacho in Crucial Man Utd Clash: 'He Was Ready'

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca rejected claims that the hostile reception from Old Trafford supporters influenced his decision not to substitute Alejandro Garnacho during Saturday night's clash with his previous club Manchester United. Maresca had previously stated that Garnacho was "prepared to feature" ahead of this weekend&

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Chelsea Boss Maresca Drops Bombshell on Palmer's Fitness as Sanchez Breaks Silence on Controversial Red Card

Enzo Maresca had to abandon his tactical blueprint during Saturday's defeat to Manchester United following Robert Sánchez's dismissal in the opening five minutes, which compelled the Italian manager to make numerous adjustments. The situation deteriorated further when Cole Palmer required an early substitution. While some observers

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Enzo Maresca Delivers Brutal Reality Check on Ruben Amorim's Manchester United Future

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has voiced his backing for Manchester United's Ruben Amorim, stating that struggling form is unavoidable when a coach adapts to a different league. Amorim faces mounting pressure following his troubled beginning at Old Trafford, which has extended into the 2025–26 season with three

Garnacho

Enzo Maresca Drops Major Garnacho Clue as Chelsea Boss Declares Star 'Ready to Start' Before Man Utd Showdown

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has stated he wouldn't hesitate to give Alejandro Garnacho his debut start for the Blues against Manchester United this Saturday, though he acknowledged wanting to discuss the situation with the former United player to gauge his mental preparation. Garnacho experienced a turbulent conclusion to

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Garnacho Set to Ignite Old Trafford Homecoming as Chelsea Clash with Man Utd

Chelsea are looking to secure their first triumph at Old Trafford in more than ten years when they face Manchester United in Premier League action this Saturday. Juan Mata netted the sole goal during Chelsea's last victory over the Red Devils at Old Trafford in 2013, but the

Tosin Adarabioyo

Chelsea Star Fires Back: "Absolutely Nothing" Wrong with Enzo Maresca's Leadership

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo firmly dismissed suggestions that he and his squad fell to Bayern Munich because of insufficient experience—a notion that his coach Enzo Maresca had readily embraced. The London side suffered a 3–1 defeat against Bayern Munich in Germany on Wednesday night. All three goals conceded

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Enzo Maresca Fires Back at Chelsea 'Bomb Squad' Critics Following PFA Showdown

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca drew upon his fisherman father's struggles to vigorously justify his club's handling of surplus players like Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi following reports that the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) had stepped in to protect their welfare. Both excluded squad members spent

Mourinho

Mourinho Secures Shock Return as Maresca Braces for Explosive Chelsea Showdown

José Mourinho has been officially announced as Benfica's new head coach, arriving just over a week before the Portuguese club is set to visit his previous team Chelsea in Champions League action. The Portuguese tactician was let go by Turkish outfit Fenerbahçe during the summer transfer window but

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Maresca Explodes Over Bayern Star's Shocking Red Card Escape That Left Chelsea Fuming

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expressed his frustration after Bayern Munich escaped what he believed was a "definite red card" during Wednesday evening's Champions League encounter. The Blues suffered a 3–1 defeat in Bavaria, marking their return to Europe's premier tournament with a loss,

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Bayern Munich Clashes with Chelsea: Your Complete Viewing Guide for the Epic Showdown

Chelsea fans have undoubtedly basked in the wonderful recollections of 2012 as they prepare for Wednesday's Champions League encounter with Bayern Munich. It was over 13 years ago when Roberto Di Matteo's dismissed Blues walked into the Allianz Arena, short-handed, and achieved a remarkable penalty shootout

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Nicolas Jackson's Agent Drops Bombshell Transfer Revelation Before Tense Chelsea Showdown

Nicolas Jackson's representative Diomansy Kamara made it crystal clear that his player has no intention of returning to Chelsea, despite remaining contractually tied to the west London outfit. Jackson ultimately secured a loan move to Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day following considerable uncertainty. When Chelsea's