Enzo Maresca Thread

[Special Juan 28,282]

The biggest and major problem I have with this fella is the fucking team sheet roulette we see every game, it's like guess the line up every single game. I know and understand that rotation needs to happen, but not to the point of dropping to the bench our second biggest flair player in Estavao and using phrases like 'he's a young boy and needs to be protected' absolute bollocks, he's proven already he can do it, but it's bench every other game, 20 minute cameos and yet he comes on and offers more than the likes of Neto and Garnacho each week, take the fucking shackles off him you gutless bastard.

And by the his subs are laughable, not to mention the starting 11's he picks

[OneMoSalah 8,943]

16 hours ago, Vesper said:

I want Jurgen Klopp.

Zidane is not an option as he only wants to manage France and he has said for ages he doesn't want to learn English.

 

Klopp becoming our manager is about as realistic as me becoming the next James Bond 😂

Could throw £50m a year at Klopp and he would knock it back 10000%.

Wait and see, if there is any movement in the summer with Maresca, this mob will turn to the likes of Marco Silva, Brendan Rodgers or Andori Iraola.

Edited October 28 by OneMoSalah

[TheHulk 2,549]

23 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said:

Klopp becoming our manager is about as realistic as me becoming the next James Bond 😂

Could throw £50m a year at Klopp and he would knock it back 10000%.

Wait and see, if there is any movement in the summer with Maresca, this mob will turn to the likes of Marco Silva, Brendan Rodgers or Andori Iraola.

To be honest the last one wouldn't be so bad.

[Laylabelle 9,571]

1 hour ago, OneMoSalah said:

Klopp becoming our manager is about as realistic as me becoming the next James Bond 😂

Could throw £50m a year at Klopp and he would knock it back 10000%.

Wait and see, if there is any movement in the summer with Maresca, this mob will turn to the likes of Marco Silva, Brendan Rodgers or Andori Iraola.

Whoever they replace him with if the last few appointments are anything to go by wont be amazing...or long term. 

[Fernando 6,630]

15 hours ago, Special Juan said:

The biggest and major problem I have with this fella is the fucking team sheet roulette we see every game, it's like guess the line up every single game. I know and understand that rotation needs to happen, but not to the point of dropping to the bench our second biggest flair player in Estavao and using phrases like 'he's a young boy and needs to be protected' absolute bollocks, he's proven already he can do it, but it's bench every other game, 20 minute cameos and yet he comes on and offers more than the likes of Neto and Garnacho each week, take the fucking shackles off him you gutless bastard.

And by the his subs are laughable, not to mention the starting 11's he picks

And yet if he screws up giving a goal you will be the first one cursing him like you do other players. 

No thanks he is doing right by me, keep it like that. 

[DDA 10,030]

17 hours ago, Special Juan said:

The biggest and major problem I have with this fella is the fucking team sheet roulette we see every game, it's like guess the line up every single game. I know and understand that rotation needs to happen, but not to the point of dropping to the bench our second biggest flair player in Estavao and using phrases like 'he's a young boy and needs to be protected' absolute bollocks, he's proven already he can do it, but it's bench every other game, 20 minute cameos and yet he comes on and offers more than the likes of Neto and Garnacho each week, take the fucking shackles off him you gutless bastard.

And by the his subs are laughable, not to mention the starting 11's he picks

You think the owners have nothing to do with this?

If i had to bet my bottom dollar on it, I would guess these owners tell Maresca to keep all the players in the spot light si that they hold their value for future sale purposes. 
 

I know there’s a mob in here who would think that to be ridiculous but it would not surprise me in the slightest. Who’s going to buy players who aren’t playing?? And we have soo many of them. You think they will just let all these players fade into pennies?

[Special Juan 28,282]

1 hour ago, DDA said:

You think the owners have nothing to do with this?

If i had to bet my bottom dollar on it, I would guess these owners tell Maresca to keep all the players in the spot light si that they hold their value for future sale purposes. 
 

I know there’s a mob in here who would think that to be ridiculous but it would not surprise me in the slightest. Who’s going to buy players who aren’t playing?? And we have soo many of them. You think they will just let all these players fade into pennies?

I have said it before on here countless times, the team is somewhat picked from above him, because I don't care what anyone says and you cannot be that thick to keep picking and dropping certain players, I also think Maresca has no say what so ever on transfers

[Reddish-Blue 2,584]

7 hours ago, Special Juan said:

I have said it before on here countless times, the team is somewhat picked from above him, because I don't care what anyone says and you cannot be that thick to keep picking and dropping certain players, I also think Maresca has no say what so ever on transfers

Even if the team is picked from above him, most of the XI is auto at this point. 

Sanchez, James, Cucu, two CB's, Caicedo, Enzo, Neto, Pedro (and Palmer once he's fit). 

All this talk about picking/dropping players, more like we lack the quality in the squad.   If Fofana/Badi/Lavia weren't walking injuries, we would actually have decent squad depth.   

[Vesper 30,457]

Chelsea eyeing shock managerial change

https://thedailybriefing.io/i/177480449/Chelsea-eyeing-shock-managerial-change

 

Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Sunderland this past weekend, with the Black Cats scoring the winner late in stoppage time.

The defeat was Chelsea’s third in the last 5 league games, with manager Enzo Maresca coming under growing pressure.

Club sources have now told an insider that things are moving fast behind the scenes with several club officials not on the same page as Maresca.

Transfer insider Indy Kaila has delivered a bombshell update regarding the managerial situation at Chelsea.

The club is reportedly ‘making plans’ to bring in Andoni Iraola in the near future, signaling a major shift in strategy and a significant lack of confidence in the current manager.

The update states that Maresca is on ‘thin ice’ with certain high-ranking officials at the club, suggesting that the club’s hierarchy is not unified in its support and is already preparing for a potential change.

Crucially, it is reported that the Chelsea see Iraola as someone who will become one of the leading managers in world football.

This isn’t just about a quick fix; it’s a long-term vision to secure a tactician with generational potential.

It is hinted that a trigger could be pulled sooner rather than later if on-pitch performances or internal dynamics continue to sour.

The pressure on Maresca is now undeniably palpable, with an elite successor already identified.

Andoni Iraola’s impressive job at Bournemouth has made him a man in demand

The interest from top clubs is a testament to the incredible job Iraola has performed at Bournemouth.

His time at the club has seen the Cherries completely transformed into one of the Premier League’s most intense, high-energy, and tactically distinct sides.

Iraola has instilled a demanding, high-press, vertical style, reminiscent of his managerial mentor Marcelo Bielsa, which has yielded club-record points totals.

This success hasn’t gone unnoticed. Iraola has been the subject of intense speculation, with elite clubs across Europe vying for his services.

Apart from Chelsea, the highly-rated Spanish coach is also linked with Manchester United, while Italian giant Juventus are also interested in securing his services.

Chelsea’s move to secure him is an aggressive attempt to jump ahead of the queue for a coach whose profile and tactical acumen are highly valued.

His ability to deliver a clear, attractive, and effective style of play with a budget club is exactly what Chelsea’s ambitious owners crave.

[prime adriano 14]

Just leave 

[Special Juan 28,282]

Wait until Saturday at Spurs....we looked exposed against an in crisis Wolves, this game Saturday could explode and not for the good

[Fernando 6,630]

To me he should continue just getting better defense. 

I want Murillo. 

[Strike 7,588]

Got a kind draw in the League cup. Facing the only non Prem side left in Cardiff

[Vesper 30,457]

Luciano Spalletti has arrived at Continassa to sign his contract with Juventus and begin his tenure as the new Bianconeri coach.

The Tuscan tactician will replace Igor Tudor, who was sacked on Monday, becoming the third Juventus coach in 2025.

The Bianconeri beat Udinese 3-1 in a home Serie A game on Wednesday night with NextGen coach Massimo Brambilla leading the team from the touchline.

Spalletti to sign contract until the end of the season

https://football-italia.net/spalletti-arrives-at-juventus-training-centre/

[Blue Armour 4,543]

On 29/10/2025 at 10:21, Vesper said:

Chelsea eyeing shock managerial change

https://thedailybriefing.io/i/177480449/Chelsea-eyeing-shock-managerial-change

 

Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Sunderland this past weekend, with the Black Cats scoring the winner late in stoppage time.

The defeat was Chelsea’s third in the last 5 league games, with manager Enzo Maresca coming under growing pressure.

Club sources have now told an insider that things are moving fast behind the scenes with several club officials not on the same page as Maresca.

Transfer insider Indy Kaila has delivered a bombshell update regarding the managerial situation at Chelsea.

The club is reportedly ‘making plans’ to bring in Andoni Iraola in the near future, signaling a major shift in strategy and a significant lack of confidence in the current manager.

The update states that Maresca is on ‘thin ice’ with certain high-ranking officials at the club, suggesting that the club’s hierarchy is not unified in its support and is already preparing for a potential change.

Crucially, it is reported that the Chelsea see Iraola as someone who will become one of the leading managers in world football.

This isn’t just about a quick fix; it’s a long-term vision to secure a tactician with generational potential.

It is hinted that a trigger could be pulled sooner rather than later if on-pitch performances or internal dynamics continue to sour.

The pressure on Maresca is now undeniably palpable, with an elite successor already identified.

Andoni Iraola’s impressive job at Bournemouth has made him a man in demand

The interest from top clubs is a testament to the incredible job Iraola has performed at Bournemouth.

His time at the club has seen the Cherries completely transformed into one of the Premier League’s most intense, high-energy, and tactically distinct sides.

Iraola has instilled a demanding, high-press, vertical style, reminiscent of his managerial mentor Marcelo Bielsa, which has yielded club-record points totals.

This success hasn’t gone unnoticed. Iraola has been the subject of intense speculation, with elite clubs across Europe vying for his services.

Apart from Chelsea, the highly-rated Spanish coach is also linked with Manchester United, while Italian giant Juventus are also interested in securing his services.

Chelsea’s move to secure him is an aggressive attempt to jump ahead of the queue for a coach whose profile and tactical acumen are highly valued.

His ability to deliver a clear, attractive, and effective style of play with a budget club is exactly what Chelsea’s ambitious owners crave.

The jokers up top have to call themselves out. Piss poor squad building, and drawing another name from the list of experimental managers instead of going for a proven entity. Remember, these clowns were also considering Ange Postecoglou as a manager here before he went to Spurs. All they want is a yes man who will eat up any BS they serve about long term planning. Also no, I wouldn't call Poch a proven entity either.

Edited October 31 by Blue Armour

[Reddish-Blue 2,584]

7 hours ago, Blue Armour said:

The jokers up top have to call themselves out. Piss poor squad building, and drawing another name from the list of experimental managers instead of going for a proven entity. Remember, these clowns were also considering Ange Postecoglou as a manager here before he went to Spurs. All they want is a yes man who will eat up any BS they serve about long term planning. Also no, I wouldn't call Poch a proven entity either.

Who are these proven entities?  😄

Southgate?  Mancini?  Klopp if he has the passion to coach again?   

 

[Reddish-Blue 2,584]

On 30/10/2025 at 20:05, Special Juan said:

Wait until Saturday at Spurs....we looked exposed against an in crisis Wolves, this game Saturday could explode and not for the good

If the players can't get up for a game against Spurs, then Maresca deserves ALL the criticism.  

[Fernando 6,630]

On 31/10/2025 at 06:00, Reddish-Blue said:

If the players can't get up for a game against Spurs, then Maresca deserves ALL the criticism.  

Got the win. 

I still back him and we should not get rid of him. Because we will go back to the same cycle of new management comes in and wants to try everyone. 

We know what we need to take the next big step. 

Fix the defense the next two transfers windows. 

 

[Reddish-Blue 2,584]

2 hours ago, Fernando said:

Got the win. 

I still back him and we should not get rid of him. Because we will go back to the same cycle of new management comes in and wants to try everyone. 

We know what we need to take the next big step. 

Fix the defense the next two transfers windows. 

 

We also need a clinical finisher in the front 3 (especially if Palmer is out for a while)

Garnacho/Neto and even Gittens had the space and time to run the ball today but as soon as they got near the box, the attack was dead. 

Miss the days of having Hazard doing magic on the wings! 

[Blue Armour 4,543]

2 hours ago, Fernando said:

Got the win. 

I still back him and we should not get rid of him. Because we will go back to the same cycle of new management comes in and wants to try everyone. 

We know what we need to take the next big step. 

Fix the defense the next two transfers windows. 

 

I'm not holding any expectations of them fixing our defense any time soon.

The club clearly sees glass legs Fofana and Badiashile as viable solutions. Even Tosin with his awful performances continues to get game time. Over a much better Acheampong no less. It's more likely they'd even flip Acheampong for a profit.