Enzo Maresca is currently facing his most challenging period as Chelsea head coach.
The Blues have suffered three defeats in their last four matches across all competitions, winning only twice in their last nine outings.
With the race for the top four heating up, pressure is mounting on Maresca as Chelsea struggle to find consistency.
A Tough Start and Growing Frustrations
Following a relatively quiet January transfer window—where Chelsea’s only signing was 19-year-old Mathis Amougou—fans have expressed growing frustration with the club’s performance.
Despite the setbacks, there is no indication that Maresca is under immediate threat of losing his job as he nears the end of his first season at Stamford Bridge.
From the start, Maresca emphasized long-term development over short-term results.
While some fans believe he should be given more time to build his squad, others are calling for change after yet another disappointing run of form.
Should Chelsea Stick with Maresca?
There are two sides to the argument.
Reasons to Keep Maresca
- Chelsea have gone through multiple managers under Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly, including Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino, without achieving stability. Sacking Maresca now would only continue this cycle.
- Despite recent poor form, Chelsea are still in contention for Champions League qualification.
- The squad is young, and long-term development takes time. A revolving door of managers may stunt progress.
Reasons for Concern
- Chelsea’s performances have been one-dimensional, with a lack of tactical flexibility when things go wrong.
- Fans are growing impatient as the team struggles to find an identity.
- Pressure will only increase if results don’t improve soon, making it harder for Maresca to implement his ideas.
What Needs to Change?
If Maresca is to succeed, he must adapt. Chelsea need a more flexible tactical approach rather than sticking to the same game plan regardless of the situation.
A more varied attacking strategy, better game management, and squad rotation could help turn things around.
For now, Maresca retains the club’s backing, but Chelsea’s upcoming fixtures will be crucial in determining whether he can weather the storm.
