BREAKING (words on the street) : Chelsea Manager in SHOCKING Outburst After Disastrous Game!
Chelsea Manager Livid After Costly Mistakes by Key Player
In a recent update from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca voiced his frustration following his team’s 1-1 stalemate against Crystal Palace. The match, in which Chelsea barely escaped defeat, was marred by repeated errors from a key player. Maresca, clearly agitated, suggested that the player could be sidelined for future games due to his subpar performance.
“He should’ve been subbed off at halftime,” Maresca revealed, “but after a chat with him and giving clear instructions, I let him stay on. Unfortunately, he couldn’t step up. It was tough to watch, and frankly, I don’t care if he’s upset—he cost us three points today.” Maresca even hinted at the possibility of selling the player, stating, “He was poor today.”
Chelsea’s Inconsistency Exposed in Crystal Palace Draw
A stunning second-half strike from Eberechi Eze shattered Chelsea’s hopes of securing back-to-back Premier League wins, once again highlighting the team’s inconsistency. Coming off a dominant 6-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, where Noni Madueke starred with a 15-minute hat-trick, Chelsea returned home for a frustrating 1-1 outcome. Missed opportunities in front of goal proved costly against Crystal Palace.
Chelsea’s attack, which was so sharp against Wolves, fell flat against Palace. Pedro Neto, a £54 million summer signing from Wolves, was particularly underwhelming. Despite an assist in the previous game, Neto failed to make any impact this time. In only his third appearance for Chelsea, he did not manage a single shot on target and recorded just 22 touches—fewer than Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who had 41 touches.
Neto’s performance was a far cry from his time at Wolves, where he provided nine assists in 20 Premier League games. His lackluster display against Palace, including no accurate crosses from four attempts, earned him a 4/10 rating from Scott Wilson of GOAL. With much of Chelsea’s play focused down the right flank, Neto found himself isolated and ineffective.
Maresca Faces Tough Decisions as Key Matches Loom
Chelsea remains optimistic that Neto will rediscover his form, but his poor outing could see him benched for the upcoming fixture against AFC Bournemouth. With alternatives like Joao Felix, who came on for Neto in the 58th minute, and new signing Jadon Sancho, Maresca may opt for a different attacking setup. Felix, back from his Atletico Madrid loan, has already netted six goals in ten appearances, while Sancho, recently signed from Manchester United, is eager to revive his career and could feature after the international break.
Maresca must also consider the form of Mykhaylo Mudryk, who has yet to make a significant impact at Chelsea. Despite contributing a key pass late in the Palace game, Mudryk has only recorded seven goals and five assists in 61 appearances.
The international break offers Maresca a chance to address these offensive struggles. With a demanding run of games ahead, the break will be crucial for improving the team’s consistency and gaining momentum for the rest of the season.
