Fans have been quick to criticise Enzo Maresca for his heavy rotation policy — but the truth is far more damning.
Reports now claim it was Chelsea’s hierarchy that encouraged Maresca to rotate heavily, not for footballing reasons, but to boost the market value of squad players. Player trading over performances. Business over football.
And when the backlash came?
Maresca was left exposed.
The Italian feels the club failed to protect him from external criticism and believes he has done far better than many acknowledge — especially when you consider how young and inexperienced this squad is.
What makes it worse is that Maresca’s frustration has started to show. He has increasingly avoided wearing club tracksuits, choosing his own clothing instead — a small detail, but a clear sign of a manager who is deeply unhappy with life at Chelsea.
This isn’t just about rotation.
This is about a manager being asked to sacrifice results for resale value — and then being thrown under the bus when fans turn.
Chelsea don’t have a coaching problem.
They have a leadership problem.
And until that changes, the same cycle will repeat — no matter who is in the dugout.
