Is the Chelsea manager under pressure?
A few weeks ago Chelsea appeared to be in a confident place. However, things can change very quickly in football Author | Lewis W In November, they sat third in the Premier League and had recently swept aside Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League, a performance that seemed to underline clear progress under Enzo Maresca. December brought a sharp change in mood Just one league win punctured that sense of momentum, and results alone have not been the only source of concern. Questions have also been raised about Maresca’s relationship with the club’s hierarchy. The Italian surprised senior figures and members of his own staff after that lone December victory, a 2-0 home win over Everton, when he spoke of “many people” having caused his “worst 48 hours” since arriving at the club. The comments came after a strong performance and three points, but they were poorly received by those above him, who felt the remarks were directed at them. Even so, there was no im...