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/ 2 days ago

How Maresca's magic turned Chelsea around in weeks

It seems strange to think of a Chelsea without Enzo Maresca that was once battling with Crystal Palace, Wolves, and West Ham for 12th place in the Premier League. The 2024 team in the hunt for their first league title since 2016 seems like a whole different entity than the squad Graham Potter had the […]

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/ 11 days ago

Maresca: Chelsea can't compete with Arsenal and Man City

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has claimed that his team cannot compete with Arsenal and Manchester City just yet. The Italian coach is off to a fairly solid start with the Blues so far this season. The West London side currently sits fourth in the Premier League table, just a point behind the two title […]

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/ 13 days ago

Maresca says Chelsea has to protect Palmer by limiting games

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has defended his decision to leave Cole Palmer off of his Conference League squad. The Blues boss shocked many by previously not selecting his best player for the competition. Mareca also left Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana off of the list, but the moves were limiting the duo's minutes. The […]

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/ 31 days ago

Chelsea's sale of unwanted stars harmed by coach's comments

Chelsea has undoubtedly received plenty of attention regarding transfers in recent years. After all, the club has spent around $1.4 billion on a plethora of new players since new ownership came aboard in 2022. Not only have the Blues overhauled their roster in just two years, but they bloated it to include over 40 players […]

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/ 41 days ago

Chelsea sets record for most expensive soccer squad in history

Chelsea officially has the most expensive soccer squad in the history of the sport. According to the CIES Football Observatory, the Blues have spent $1.4 billion on combined transfers to compile their current roster. The organization researches and analyzes statistical data in soccer. Created in 1995 in partnership with FIFA, CIES mostly focuses on transfer […]

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/ 47 days ago

Maresca's brutal honesty devalues unwanted Chelsea players

New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca doesn’t stop talking. Why would any club pay asking prices for its unwanted players? And why would any player sign long-term deals at Chelsea now? Maresca has continuously taken a hard line on unwanted players at the club. The Blues have more than 40 senior players and are feverishly […]

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/ 55 days ago

Maresca struggling in effort to ease squad concerns at Chelsea

New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has claimed that the club's precarious situation is not as bad as it seems. The Blues squad has swelled to include nearly 50 players in recent days. Despite completely revamping the team over the last two years, Chelsea has continued their spending spree. Team brass completed their 10th signing […]

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/ 59 days ago

Chelsea bosses OK with finishing outside top 4, claims Maresca

New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will apparently be given plenty of time to settle into his role. The Italian recently arrived at the club after Mauricio Pochettino was fired following the 2023/24 season. Pochettino took the Blues up to sixth in the table following a disastrous 12th-placed finish in 2022/23. Although things were looking […]

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/ 70 days ago

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca casts dark shadow over US tour

New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is not exactly a fan of his team's preseason tour of the United States. The Blues, like many of the top European teams, have scheduled various friendlies across America in recent weeks. The idea is to reap the financial benefits of playing in front of massive crowds, while also […]

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/ 80 days ago

Massive exodus: Which 12 players could see Chelsea exit door?

Whilst Chelsea have made headlines through their incoming signings in recent years, the back-end of the 2024 summer transfer window is likely to see an exodus from Stamford Bridge. As Chelsea navigate through a transformative summer, they will try to offload up to 12 players to streamline the squad. They also aim to bring in […]

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/ 115 days ago

Unlike Southgate: Maresca has different idea for Palmer's role

Enzo Maresca already has a clear plan on how to best utilize Cole Palmer, even if Gareth Southgate doesn't appear to. Palmer, Chelsea's dynamic forward, has been one of the most electrifying talents in the Premier League this past season. With an impressive tally of 22 goals and 11 assists, no player had more direct […]

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/ 134 days ago

Is Enzo Maresca the right man for the Chelsea job?

On June 3, Chelsea officially announced Enzo Maresca as the club's newest manager. The Italian steps in for Mauricio Pochettino, who mutually parted ways with the Stamford Bridge club after the 2023/24 season. The Argentine's dismissal was particularly surprising given the form Chelsea showed at the end of the season. Since Christmas, only Liverpool, Arsenal […]

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/ 142 days ago

Italian coach emerges as top candidate to lead Chelsea

Following Mauricio Pochettino's resignation, Chelsea are presently in the process of finding a new manager. Enzo Maresca, the manager of Leicester City, has emerged as a formidable rival for this highly sought-after position. Speculation has circulated that Maresca will join Chelsea this summer, with renowned transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano claiming that he is "super keen" […]

Leicester expected to name Enzo Maresca as new head coach

Leicester City are reportedly ready to hire Enzo Maresca as their new head coach. The 43-year-old Italian previously worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Maresca collected a Premier League title medal at the completion of the 2022/23 campaign after being brought in last June. Leicester set for rebuild under Enzo Maresca after relegation from […]