Chelsea fans explode over Enzo Maresca announcement – ‘Worst run club’
Chelsea fans have taken to social media to express their frustration with the board after an injury update from Enzo Maresca ahead of their FA Cup clash against Brighton.
Chelsea are set to face Brighton on 8 February, but may be without key first-team players due to injuries.
With Joao Felix leaving for AC Milan on loan, Chelsea are expected to give opportunities to Christopher Nkunku. However, the situation has become more pressing, as Enzo Maresca confirmed there are new injuries in the forward line.
He revealed that Marc Guiu is facing a “bad injury” and Nicolas Jackson is also a doubt, as he would be considered a “risk” to play.
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The Blues failed to bring in a striker during the winter transfer window, despite interest in several forwards and departures from the squad.
Felix was unhappy at Chelsea and opted for a loan move to AC Milan despite joining just last summer. He has shown glimpses of quality this season, with seven goals and two assists in 20 appearances, but struggled to secure consistent Premier League starts, leading to his departure.
Meanwhile, Nkunku was linked with a move to Manchester United due to limited playtime, now faces an even more significant role in the team, given the injuries to key forwards.
With no notable first-team signings in the January transfer window, Chelsea’s injury woes were always a potential risk, particularly in the forward line.
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Not only has Maresca’s side lost a key depth player in Guiu, but Jackson was also his trusted option in the Premier League.
Fans have voiced their frustrations towards the board, with one criticising Clearlake and the sporting directors as “incompetent” and “disgraceful” for failing to address the issues. Another reacted to the injury news, stating, “Chelsea are one of the worst-run clubs.”