Chelsea fans all say the same thing about Enzo Maresca sacking
Chelsea fans were left furious at Enzo Maresca after the side lost against Aston Villa, leaving the side with worrying form in the Premier League.
Enzo Fernandez had given Chelsea the lead at Villa Park, but Marco Asensio’s second-half brace, both assisted by Marcus Rashford, turned the game around.
Maresca is under increasing pressure at Chelsea, with defensive issues continuing to plague the squad. His decision to start Filip Jorgensen in goal has been widely criticised, with many Chelsea fans calling for the return of Djordje Petrovic after Jorgensen allowed Villa’s second goal to slip underneath him.
Following the defeat, supporters voiced their frustration, directing much of their anger towards Maresca as concerns over the team’s form as the side have now won just two games in their last ten Premier League matches.
Enzo Maresca facing mounting pressure at Chelsea
Maresca has faced criticism for his tactics this season from both pundits and fans , with the side sitting seventh in the table on 43 points.
The Italian initially made a strong start, leading some to believe Chelsea could be surprise title contenders but their recent form has been concerning.
Maresca has been questioned over his handling of key players like Reece James and Ben Chilwell. Chilwell, having made just one appearance this season, was loaned out to Crystal Palace in January.
With teams like Newcastle, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa all in the race for a Champions League spot, Chelsea’s poor form has come at the worst possible time.
| Fixture | Result | Win/Loss |
| Aston Villa vs Chelsea | 2-1 | Loss |
| Brighton vs Chelsea | 2-0 | Loss |
| Chelsea vs West Ham | 2-1 | Win |
| Man City vs Chelsea | 3-1 | Loss |
| Chelsea vs Wolves | 3-1 | Win |
Chelsea fans call for Enzo Maresca to be sacked
Defensive frailties have been a major issue, with the Blues keeping just nine clean sheets this season and only one in their last ten. Maresca’s inability to solidify the backline has only added to fans’ frustrations.
He has also been criticised for sticking to a largely unchanged Premier League starting XI, which has led to uncertainty and departures within the squad.
For example, Renato Veiga was unhappy at Chelsea, frustrated by a lack of game time and joined Juventus on loan. Since his move, he has already made more starts in Serie A than he did in the Premier League.
This unrest seems to have affected the squad’s performances, and with their latest defeat to Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa, calls for Maresca’s dismissal have grown louder. One fan described him as “out of his depth” while another claimed every player has “regressed” under his management.