Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has described the 48 hours leading up to his team’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton as the most challenging period since he took charge of the club.
Despite the win, which ended a four-match winless streak across all competitions and propelled the Blues back into the top four, Maresca expressed significant frustration over perceived insufficient backing during a difficult week marked by recent setbacks, including defeats to Leeds United and Atalanta.
In post-match comments, Maresca praised his players for their resilience amid ongoing injury and suspension issues, noting key absences such as those affecting star forward Cole Palmer for much of the season, midfielder Moises Caicedo, and striker Liam Delap.
Goals from Cole Palmer—marking his first at Stamford Bridge in months—and Malo Gusto secured the three points, yet the Italian manager unexpectedly highlighted a lack of support, stating it had made the preceding days particularly tough.
While Maresca remained vague about the sources of this discontent, describing it as a general issue and explicitly ruling out the club’s supporters by affirming his appreciation for their backing, his remarks have sparked widespread speculation.
The victory provided some relief following a complicated spell, but the coach’s candid outburst underscored underlying tensions as Chelsea navigate a demanding schedule.
