Chelsea back Maresca despite poor league form

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca retains the full trust of the club’s hierarchy despite successive Premier League defeats to Manchester United and Brighton.

The leadership has ruled out any panic measures, pointing to circumstances they believe have contributed to recent setbacks.

Red cards and injuries factored in

The Blues’ board has noted that four of Chelsea’s five defeats in the past six months have come in matches where they were reduced to ten men.

Recent dismissals for Robert Sanchez and Trevoh Chalobah are seen as critical factors in the downturn, while injuries to key players including Cole Palmer and Liam Delap have further disrupted Maresca’s plans.

Confidence in long-term vision

Club executives, led by co-owner Behdad Eghbali, remain confident the head coach will steer the team back to form.

With Champions League qualification a priority alongside strong domestic cup runs, Chelsea believe Maresca can deliver across competitions.

Major week ahead

Chelsea face Jose Mourinho’s Benfica at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Tuesday before hosting Premier League leaders Liverpool at the weekend.

The club endured a longer slump last season but recovered to win both the Conference League and Club World Cup while securing a top-four finish, a precedent that continues to guide their approach.