English pundit, Jamie Carragher said that he would be “very surprised” if Enzo Maresca remains Chelsea manager for the entire season ahead.
“The way Chelsea’s pre-season has gone… they’ve got Man City first game of the season…
I’ll be surprised if Maresca is still the manager come the end of the season, very surprised.” Carragher says…
Though the Chelsea squad are very much keen to grow and explore under the tactics of the newly appointed Italian Tactician who worked under Pep Guardiola over the years.
Despite a rocky pre-season tour in the United States, where Chelsea suffered three defeats in five matches, Chelsea players remains optimistic about the team’s future.
The Blues are currently adapting to Maresca’s methods, with the Italian tactician having used the American tour to experiment ahead of the fast-approaching 2024/25 season.
With just over a week until the season kicks off, there’s a sense of urgency for the players to adjust to the coach’s strategies.
The former Foxes manager signed a five-year deal earlier this summer after the Blues paid former club Leicester around £9m for his services after the 44-year-old won the Championship title last season.
Moreover, Chelsea owners are believed to view Maresca as having the qualities to become one of the Premier League’s leading bosses, in the mould of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta – with the pair both having learned their trade as part of Pep Guardiola’s coaching staff.
