Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca sparked fresh speculation about internal tensions at the club after a tense press conference, refusing to clarify remarks about what he called his “worst 48 hours” since joining the Blues.
Smirks and Silence Set the Tone
From the moment Maresca appeared at Monday’s press briefing, it was clear he wasn’t planning to elaborate.
Smirking as he took questions ahead of Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Cardiff, he shut down reporters at every turn, declining to confirm whether his frustrations were aimed at the club’s hierarchy.
“I already spoke about that and I don’t have anything to add,” Maresca repeated multiple times, redirecting focus to the upcoming match.
Refusing to Name Names
Even when pressed specifically about Chelsea executives, including co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart or owner Behdad Eghbali, Maresca stayed silent.
“I respect your opinion and I respect people’s opinions but again, I have nothing to add,” he said, adding that his message after Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Everton was clear in any language.
“I said after the game that I love Chelsea’s support.
They deserve the best. I don’t have anything to add.”
The Controversial 48-Hour Remark
The row traces back to Maresca’s post-match comments on Saturday, where he described the preceding two days as “the worst 48 hours” since joining Chelsea.
Sources suggest that his frustration may have been directed at the board after a string of disappointing results against Atalanta, Bournemouth, and Leeds prior to the Everton victory.
Press Conference Disruptions
The tension escalated when Chelsea’s live app feed unexpectedly cut out while a reporter asked if Maresca had been called to explain his statements to club bosses.
This interruption only added fuel to ongoing speculation regarding the manager’s relationship with senior management.
Commitment Despite Rumors
Despite the murky atmosphere, Maresca insisted he remains fully committed to Chelsea.
“Absolutely, yes,” he affirmed when asked about his future with the club, signaling that, for now, he intends to continue as head coach.
What Comes Next
With Maresca declining to clarify his cryptic remarks, uncertainty is likely to linger within Stamford Bridge.
Fans and media alike will be watching closely for any signs of resolution—or further tension—between the manager and Chelsea’s leadership in the coming weeks.f
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