Enzo Maresca is ready to welcome Enzo Fernandez back into Chelsea squad in the NEXT WEEK as he insists racism storm will not derail squad
8 months ago

Enzo Maresca is ready to welcome Enzo Fernandez back into Chelsea squad in the NEXT WEEK as he insists racism storm will not derail squad

Daily Mail  

Enzo Maresca says Enzo Fernandez is due to rejoin the Chelsea squad this Monday after sparking the racism storm which disrupted the club’s pre-season preparations. The footage was filmed while the players were celebrating their Copa America triumph, and sparked anger inside the Chelsea squad as some even took to social media to condemn the racism on show. Enzo Maresca responds to questions during a press conference in Santa Clara Enzo Maresca says Enzo Fernandez is due to rejoin the Chelsea squad this Monday Fernandez was snapped singing the chant on Argentina's bus during their Copa America celebrations Speaking at the Levi's Stadium, where Chelsea will face Wrexham in their first friendly on this tour, Maresca said: 'The player did a statement, apologised, and the club did the same. 'When Enzo is back, I don't think we will have any problems, the player already clarified the situation, and the club did the same.

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Enzo Maresca demands more positivity from Chelsea players after loss at Brighton
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Enzo Maresca demands more positivity from Chelsea players after loss at Brighton

The Independent  

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Enzo Maresca criticises Chelsea after witnessing ‘worst performance’ of tenure
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Enzo Maresca criticises Chelsea after witnessing ‘worst performance’ of tenure

The Independent  

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Enzo Maresca, in-game management and exploring why Chelsea fade so often
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Enzo Maresca, in-game management and exploring why Chelsea fade so often

New York Times  

Chelsea matches in recent weeks have followed a worrying pattern. Chelsea have made the joint-fifth fewest substitutions in the Premier League in 2024-25, with an almost identical average of 3.7 substitutions per game, suggesting Maresca’s mindset is the same. That has not happened in any of Chelsea’s last eight league games, when the average time of Maresca’s first change is …

Insane reason why Enzo Fernandez wants to repair romance with childhood sweetheart revealed
2 months ago

Insane reason why Enzo Fernandez wants to repair romance with childhood sweetheart revealed

Daily Mail  

Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez is trying to repair his romance with childhood sweetheart Valentina Cervantes after discovering an Argentina teammate was trying to seduce her, it was sensationally claimed today. In an explosive claim about the midfielder's apparent decision to backtrack on his decision last October to call time on their relationship and spark Valentina's return to her native Buenos …

Enzo Maresca's refusal to utilise his subs' bench shows he doesn't fully trust his Chelsea squad just yet, writes KIERAN GILL
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Enzo Maresca's refusal to utilise his subs' bench shows he doesn't fully trust his Chelsea squad just yet, writes KIERAN GILL

Daily Mail  

When Joao Felix joined Chelsea in the summer, there was the obligatory interview with the club’s website. Felix has been an unused substitute in eight of the last 11 Premier League matches in which he was named on the bench, including Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. First, a few statistics: Only three Premier League clubs have used fewer substitutes …

Maresca expects Man City to be in title hunt as he downplays Chelsea’s chances
3 months ago

Maresca expects Man City to be in title hunt as he downplays Chelsea’s chances

The Hindu  

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City will bounce back into Premier League title contention, while insisting it is “just reality” that Chelsea are not genuine challengers for the crown. Chelsea go into Thursday’s west London derby at home to Fulham second in the table and just four points adrift of leader Liverpool, having played one game more than the Merseysiders. “We …

Enzo Maresca plays down Chelsea title chances with bold Man City prediction
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3 months ago

Enzo Maresca plays down Chelsea title chances with bold Man City prediction

The Independent  

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says Chelsea' not part of Premier League title race'
3 months ago

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says Chelsea' not part of Premier League title race'

India Today  

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has downplayed his team’s involvement in the Premier League title race, emphasizing that the squad is still in a developmental phase despite their impressive rise to second place in the league standings. Ahead of their Boxing Day clash against Fulham on December 26, Maresca expressed satisfaction with Chelsea’s overall progress but reiterated that they are not …

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca to make wholesale changes for trip to Astana
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca to make wholesale changes for trip to Astana

The Independent  

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Enzo Maresca plays down title-race talk after Chelsea fight back to win at Spurs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Enzo Maresca plays down title-race talk after Chelsea fight back to win at Spurs

The Independent  

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Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea are 'ahead of expectations' - but maintains Blues are NOT in the title race despite excellent start with his side second in the table
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea are 'ahead of expectations' - but maintains Blues are NOT in the title race despite excellent start with his side second in the table

Daily Mail  

Enzo Maresca has claimed that his Chelsea side are 'ahead of his expectations' in their development as a team but still insists the Blues are not in the title race. Enzo Maresca has claimed that his Chelsea side are 'ahead of his expectations' The Italian has played down the Blues' title chances, however, despite a fine start to the season …

We’ve got our Chelsea back – Enzo Maresca loving chants from fans after win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

We’ve got our Chelsea back – Enzo Maresca loving chants from fans after win

Hindustan Times  

Enzo Maresca savoured chants of ‘we’ve got our Chelsea back’ from travelling fans following a 5-1 Premier League thrashing of 10-man Southampton at St Mary’s. Chelsea, who have endured an underwhelming period since Todd Boehly’s consortium bought the club in 2022, climbed above Arsenal and into second place on goal difference, seven points behind leaders Liverpool. “We work every day …

Enzo Maresca loving chants of ‘we’ve got our Chelsea back’ after climbing to second
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Enzo Maresca loving chants of ‘we’ve got our Chelsea back’ after climbing to second

The Independent  

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Enzo Maresca details how Leicester players gatecrashed his house at 2am after Championship win - as he prepares to head back to his former side with Chelsea
4 months, 1 week ago

Enzo Maresca details how Leicester players gatecrashed his house at 2am after Championship win - as he prepares to head back to his former side with Chelsea

Daily Mail  

He then moved onto Chelsea, who the Foxes host in league action this weekend Enzo Maresca has revealed how Leicester City's players gatecrashed his house in search of a party at 2am after their promotion to the Premier League was confirmed. Chelsea's head coach says he has 'no idea' how Foxes fans will welcome him back to the King Power …

Enzo Maresca fires Arsenal a warning ahead of Stamford Bridge showdown - as Chelsea boss delivers Cole Palmer fitness update
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Enzo Maresca fires Arsenal a warning ahead of Stamford Bridge showdown - as Chelsea boss delivers Cole Palmer fitness update

Daily Mail  

Enzo Maresca has warned Arsenal there will be no rolling over from Chelsea like their last meeting which ended in a 5-0 humiliation for Mauricio Pochettino, because the Blues feel ready to go to war. Even if Cole Palmer is not fit enough to start after missing training this week, Maresca insists they will give Arsenal a game at Stamford …

Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea lack ‘proper leader’ as he asks for ‘more personality’ from Reece James
5 months ago

Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea lack ‘proper leader’ as he asks for ‘more personality’ from Reece James

The Independent  

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Enzo Maresca: Josh Acheampong needs to find solution about Chelsea contract
5 months ago

Enzo Maresca: Josh Acheampong needs to find solution about Chelsea contract

The Independent  

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'Delighted' Enzo Maresca heaps praise on Chelsea signing and labels him 'one of the leaders of the dressing room'... as he gears up for second Premier League start of the season at Liverpool
5 months, 1 week ago

'Delighted' Enzo Maresca heaps praise on Chelsea signing and labels him 'one of the leaders of the dressing room'... as he gears up for second Premier League start of the season at Liverpool

Daily Mail  

Enzo Maresca is expected to turn to one of Chelsea’s bargain successes in an effort to blunt Liverpool's attack on Sunday. Amid the £1billion plus that Chelsea have spent on new arrivals, Tosin Adarabioyo is already proving his worth to the club after joining as a free agent in the summer following his departure from Fulham. Tosin Adarabioyo joined Chelsea …

Enzo Maresca admits he wanted Ben Chilwell to leave Chelsea as defender set for return in Carabao Cup
6 months ago

Enzo Maresca admits he wanted Ben Chilwell to leave Chelsea as defender set for return in Carabao Cup

The Independent  

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Chelsea squad respect Enzo Maresca for his honesty – Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
7 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea squad respect Enzo Maresca for his honesty – Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

The Independent  

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Enzo Maresca tells Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell to leave or ‘struggle’ at Chelsea
7 months, 1 week ago

Enzo Maresca tells Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell to leave or ‘struggle’ at Chelsea

The Independent  

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Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea captain was tone-deaf, clumsy and wrong
7 months, 1 week ago

Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea captain was tone-deaf, clumsy and wrong

The Independent  

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Enzo Maresca defends decision to make Enzo Fernandez Chelsea captain for Man City loss after racism storm - as the new Blues boss insists 'we all make mistakes'
7 months, 1 week ago

Enzo Maresca defends decision to make Enzo Fernandez Chelsea captain for Man City loss after racism storm - as the new Blues boss insists 'we all make mistakes'

Daily Mail  

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca defended his decision to make Enzo Fernandez captain for the loss versus Manchester City despite the racism storm that overshadowed the summer. In the absence of club captain Reece James, the Blues head coach Maresca handed Fernandez the armband for his team's season opener against the Premier League champions. Enzo Maresca had defended his decision to …

Fans rage as Chelsea name Enzo Fernandez as their captain for Premier League opener against Manchester City despite sparking racism storm during Copa America celebrations
7 months, 1 week ago

Fans rage as Chelsea name Enzo Fernandez as their captain for Premier League opener against Manchester City despite sparking racism storm during Copa America celebrations

Daily Mail  

Football fans have expressed their surprise after Chelsea named Enzo Fernandez as captain for their Premier League opener against Manchester City. Fernandez was named as Chelsea's captain for their season opener against Manchester City He sparked a racism storm on Instagram after winning the Copa America with Argentina France football Federation president Philippe Diallo also denounced the video, calling it …

Enzo Maresca is only the latest Pep Guardiola clone – the problem is, they can’t all win
7 months, 1 week ago

Enzo Maresca is only the latest Pep Guardiola clone – the problem is, they can’t all win

The Independent  

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Enzo Maresca admits Conor Gallagher is 'trying to find a solution' with Chelsea after his failed £34m move to Atletico Madrid - and reveals the midfielder is training alone
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Enzo Maresca admits Conor Gallagher is 'trying to find a solution' with Chelsea after his failed £34m move to Atletico Madrid - and reveals the midfielder is training alone

Daily Mail  

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Conor Gallagher has returned to Chelsea, but the midfielder is currently training alone and will not be part of Sunday's matchday squad after his move to Atletico Madrid collapsed. Gallagher had been on the verge of joining the Spanish club this summer, even traveling to Madrid, but complications surrounding Samu Omorodion's proposed transfer to Chelsea …

Chelsea take no disciplinary action against Enzo Fernandez for racist and homophobic slurs
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chelsea take no disciplinary action against Enzo Fernandez for racist and homophobic slurs

The Independent  

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Enzo Fernandez will join Chelsea squad for their US pre-season tour NEXT WEEK as Enzo Maresca tries to play down the crisis before racism storm spills into Argentina's Olympic defeat by Morocco
8 months ago

Enzo Fernandez will join Chelsea squad for their US pre-season tour NEXT WEEK as Enzo Maresca tries to play down the crisis before racism storm spills into Argentina's Olympic defeat by Morocco

Daily Mail  

Enzo Fernandez is due to fly in to join the Chelsea squad this Monday with Enzo Maresca using his first press conference to play down talk of the club being in the midst of a racism crisis. Fernandez remains the subject of disciplinary proceedings after uploading a video to his Instagram showing himself and other Argentina players singing a song …

Enzo Maresca thrown into the deep end on Chelsea's US tour: The dressing room is split over Enzo Fernandez, Trevoh Chalobah has been left at home... now they face five games in five different cities
8 months ago

Enzo Maresca thrown into the deep end on Chelsea's US tour: The dressing room is split over Enzo Fernandez, Trevoh Chalobah has been left at home... now they face five games in five different cities

Daily Mail  

If Enzo Maresca was looking for a quiet start to life at Chelsea, things could not have gone much worse. Enzo Maresca has endured a difficult start to life at Chelsea ahead of their first pre-season match Fernandez filmed himself singing a 'racist' chant on Argentina's bus during their Copa America celebrations Wesley Fofana reposted the video via X alongside …

How Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea could line up against Wrexham
8 months, 1 week ago

How Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea could line up against Wrexham

The Independent  

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The fallout from Argentina’s ‘racist’ chant: Chelsea in crisis and sacked politicians
8 months, 1 week ago

The fallout from Argentina’s ‘racist’ chant: Chelsea in crisis and sacked politicians

New York Times  

It was a 48-second clip that sparked controversy and dismay across the footballing world, prompting political condemnation and defiance. The South American country’s vice president, Victoria Villarruel, defended Fernandez and the team, saying she would not tolerate the actions of a “colonialist” country. Chelsea’s French players have unfollowed Fernandez en masse on Instagram and Wesley Fofana posted a clip of …

Enzo Fernandez 'apologises to his Chelsea team-mates' after being accused of 'uninhibited racism' by Blues colleague Wesley Fofana and unfollowed by two others following vile Argentina chant
8 months, 1 week ago

Enzo Fernandez 'apologises to his Chelsea team-mates' after being accused of 'uninhibited racism' by Blues colleague Wesley Fofana and unfollowed by two others following vile Argentina chant

Daily Mail  

Enzo Fernandez has reportedly apologised to his Chelsea team-mates after he filmed himself and many of his Argentina team-mates singing a 'racist' chant during celebrations of their Copa America win. Swiftly after the video was posted, Fernandez was accused of 'uninhibited racism' by his French international team-mate Wesley Fofana, with a number of other Blues players then unfollowing Fernandez on …

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez is front and centre of Argentina's racism scandal... but which other Premier League stars were on the team bus while vile song aimed at French players was sung?
8 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez is front and centre of Argentina's racism scandal... but which other Premier League stars were on the team bus while vile song aimed at French players was sung?

Daily Mail  

Enzo Fernandez has sparked outrage after posting a video showing him and some of his Argentina team-mates singing a racist song about French players - but questions have been posed as to who else was joining in with the vile chant. The scandal has already split the Chelsea dressing room, with Fernandez's French team-mate Wesley Fofana accusing him of 'uninhibited …

Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana accuses teammate Enzo Fernandez of ‘uninhibited racism’
8 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana accuses teammate Enzo Fernandez of ‘uninhibited racism’

The Independent  

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Chelsea hires Enzo Maresca, a former assistant to Pep Guardiola, as head coach
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chelsea hires Enzo Maresca, a former assistant to Pep Guardiola, as head coach

Associated Press  

Enzo Maresca, a former assistant to Pep Guardiola, was hired as Chelsea head coach on Monday, just weeks after leading Leicester back to the Premier League. He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style,” Chelsea co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said. “I look forward to working …

Enzo Maresca appointment suits this version of Chelsea – but not in the way they might like
10 months ago

Enzo Maresca appointment suits this version of Chelsea – but not in the way they might like

The Independent  

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Enzo Maresca is obsessed with total domination – just like his mentor
10 months ago

Enzo Maresca is obsessed with total domination – just like his mentor

The Telegraph  

When Enzo Maresca gathers his new Chelsea players together for the first time at the club’s Cobham training base, it will all be about “the idea”. Maresca is the latest Pep Guardiola disciple to take a top job in the Premier League and, like his former mentor, is a head coach utterly devoted to his style of play. This “idea” …

Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season with groin injury... as Chelsea's £107m midfielder undergoes surgery in bid to be fit for the Copa America
11 months ago

Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season with groin injury... as Chelsea's £107m midfielder undergoes surgery in bid to be fit for the Copa America

Daily Mail  

Enzo Fernandez will miss the remainder of the Premier League season after undergoing surgery to address a groin injury in time for the Copa America. A Chelsea statement on Thursday night read: 'Enzo Fernandez has today undergone successful surgery on a groin issue and will now begin a period of rehabilitation, sidelining him for the remainder of Chelsea’s 2023/24 season. …

Chelsea 'to go BACK IN for Enzo Fernandez'
2 years, 2 months ago

Chelsea 'to go BACK IN for Enzo Fernandez'

Daily Mail  

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to make another attempt to sign Argentina's World Cup-winning midfielder Enzo Fernandez in the January transfer window. Chelsea are reportedly preparing to make another attempt to sign Enzo Fernandez this month It is stated that those responsible for Chelsea's dealings in the transfer market have not yet given up hope of signing Fernandez and will attempt …

Benfica boss accuses Chelsea of being 'disrespectful' in their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez
2 years, 2 months ago

Benfica boss accuses Chelsea of being 'disrespectful' in their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have been accused of being disrespectful in their pursuit of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea have been in negotiations with Benfica over Argentine midfield star Enzo Fernandez Now Schmidt has suggested Chelsea have gone back on their word, saying: 'We do not want to sell Enzo. Benfica boss Roger Schmidt thinks Todd Boehly has no intention of paying Fernandez's …

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