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EPL: Chelsea Take Decision on Sacking Maresca After Defeats to Bayern, Brighton

Chelsea board and sporting directors back Enzo Maresca amid early season struggles, aiming for a top-four finish despite three matches without a league win, sources say.

  • Chelsea suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton on Saturday, witnessed by the club's top owners and sporting directors at Stamford Bridge.
  • This loss came after consecutive defeats to Bayern Munich and Manchester United, compounded by injury problems and several red cards impacting the team.
  • Despite fans' growing frustrations and social media criticism directed at manager Enzo Maresca, senior Chelsea officials remain supportive and emphasize the impact of playing with 10 men.
  • Maresca stated, “because first-half again we were in control,” but acknowledged “two red cards changed everything” and stressed the need to stop gifting opponents red cards.
  • Chelsea's leadership plans to retain faith in Maresca through the season aiming for top-four Premier League finish and strong cup runs, with his position reviewed at season's end.
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Last Word on Sports broke the news in on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
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