Brendan Rodgers shares insights on Enzo Maresca’s daunting challenge at Chelsea after successful tenure at Leicester City

Brendan Rodgers, who has a rich history with both Chelsea and Leicester City, shared some insights on Enzo Maresca’s new role as Chelsea’s manager. Rodgers, now managing Celtic, spoke about the unique pressures that come with leading a club like Chelsea compared to Leicester.

Rodgers emphasized that Maresca must fully embrace the challenges ahead.

He noted that managing Leicester, where Maresca had a successful stint, is a different ball game from handling the expectations at Chelsea.

Rodgers highlighted the constant pressure at Chelsea to be one of the most successful clubs globally, a challenge that requires a strong mindset and clear vision.

Reflecting on Pochettino

Rodgers also expressed surprise at Mauricio Pochettino’s departure from Chelsea. He felt that Pochettino was making good progress, and the players were beginning to understand and adapt to his strategies.

Despite this, Rodgers is optimistic about Maresca’s potential, acknowledging the talented roster at Chelsea and believing that Maresca can succeed if he can clearly communicate his playing style to the team.

The First Task: Convincing the Players

One of the biggest hurdles, according to Rodgers, is getting the players on board with a new playing style.

He sees this as Maresca’s primary task, especially in a club like Chelsea, where the expectations are always high.

As Maresca steps into this new role, Rodgers’s words serve as both advice and a reminder of the challenges that lie ahead.