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'Makes no sense' – Enzo Maresca’s decisions slammed by ESPN pundit

'Makes no sense' – Enzo Maresca’s decisions slammed by ESPN pundit

It looks like Arsenal will win the Premier League this year, and while they’re a good side, their main ability is their consistency. They’ve been able to change their team around and keep results the same, something everyone else is struggling with.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 4
1/5 crosses, 2/5 long balls, 1/4 duels – Chelsea midfielder’s embarrassing showing sums up team performance

1/5 crosses, 2/5 long balls, 1/4 duels – Chelsea midfielder’s embarrassing showing sums up team performance

Chelsea’s defeat to Leeds last night was brutally disappointing, especially in the context of the positive results from the week before. There was not really a single acceptable performance out there from the Blues who started the game.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4
Chelsea join Manchester United in chase for 16 year old African wonderkid

Chelsea join Manchester United in chase for 16 year old African wonderkid

How do you cheer yourself up after a bad result? With a transfer rumour of course. It’s well established that Chelsea won’t be spending big on any first team players in January, but just like last year there will be some shuffling of loans, and maybe the addition of a young talent or two.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 4
Maresca names Chelsea’s 'best player' from last night who has made improvement 'normal'

Maresca names Chelsea’s 'best player' from last night who has made improvement 'normal'

Chelsea’s result last night was a disaster, a pathetic defeat to Leeds. One positive was Pedro Neto, who came on and scored. He is really racking up his goal contributions now, with 5 goals and 2 assists in 14 appearances in the Premier League this season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4
Enzo Maresca ignores the best part about Cole Palmer return – one of these two flops can be dropped

Enzo Maresca ignores the best part about Cole Palmer return – one of these two flops can be dropped

We’re looking over the wreckage of last night’s incredibly frustrating defeat to Leeds United. If you want to find one positive from it all, you’d think of the return of Cole Palmer.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 4
Chelsea worse in 2 key categories than a year ago – title talk already proven to be foolish

Chelsea worse in 2 key categories than a year ago – title talk already proven to be foolish

As quickly as it began, it faded away again… The pressure on Enzo Maresca to admit Chelsea were in the title race after an impressive, battling performance with ten men on Sunday night had finally grown to the point where he had to say there was a chance.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4
'I’ve had enough' – Jason Cundy’s bizarre rant after Chelsea lose to Leeds United

'I’ve had enough' – Jason Cundy’s bizarre rant after Chelsea lose to Leeds United

Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy has gone on a bit of a bizarre rant after Chelsea lost 3-1 to Leeds United last night. Cundy isn’t the only one, either.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4

Chelsea have 2 nominations for Premier League monthly award for November

Chelsea have two nominations for the Premier League monthly awards for the month of November, as revealed today. It might be bad timing because Chelsea have just suffered a bit of an embarrassing defeat to Premier League relegation battlers Leeds United last night.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4
'We are human' – Chelsea player reacts after 3-1 defeat to Leeds United

'We are human' – Chelsea player reacts after 3-1 defeat to Leeds United

One Chelsea player has come out and reacted after being on the losing side in a 3-1 defeat to Leeds United last night. Chelsea were not at the races at all, but the credit is full deserved for Leeds who climbed out of the bottom three with that huge win for them.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4
'What a mess' – Gary Neville singles out two players as he slams Chelsea’s defending vs Leeds

'What a mess' – Gary Neville singles out two players as he slams Chelsea’s defending vs Leeds

Gary Neville has slammed Chelsea’s defending against Leeds as he singled out Malo Gusto and Tosin Adarabioyo for their performances. Chelsea endured a tough night at Elland Road as they turned in a poor performance and slumped to a 3-1 defeat, which sees them drop to fourth in the league.

John Terry News / Chelsea News / December 4
'Everything I said' – John Terry less than impressed as he slams 'poor' Chelsea after Leeds defeat

'Everything I said' – John Terry less than impressed as he slams 'poor' Chelsea after Leeds defeat

John Terry has described Chelsea’s performance against Leeds as “poor”  as he bemoaned a lack of fight from Enzo Maresca’s men. Chelsea turned in an awful performance as they slumped to a 3-1 win at Elland Road, and seemed totally unprepared for the occasion.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4
'So negative' – Gary Neville not impressed with Chelsea star in Leeds defeat

'So negative' – Gary Neville not impressed with Chelsea star in Leeds defeat

Gary Neville couldn’t understand why Jamie Gittens had been so negative against Leeds before getting the assist for Chelsea’s goal. Chelsea turned in a poor performance having played so well against Barcelona and Arsenal, and slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Elland Road on Wednesday evening.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 4
'Our best players' – Enzo Maresca singles out two Chelsea stars as he slams Leeds performance

'Our best players' – Enzo Maresca singles out two Chelsea stars as he slams Leeds performance

Enzo Maresca singled out Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto as Chelsea’s best players in their disappointing defeat to Leeds on Wednesday night. Chelsea were completely out of sorts as they slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Elland Road, and dropped to fourth in the Premier League.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 3
'The reason…' – Maresca explains half time change for second game in a row

'The reason…' – Maresca explains half time change for second game in a row

Chelsea were beaten by Leeds tonight, and there was a lot for Enzo Maresca to cover in his post match press conference. He was asked why he had taken off Estevao Willian, who looked frustrated in the first half and picked up a silly yellow for a frustrated lash out at an opposition player.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 3
'Nightmare' performance will lead to 'lengthy spell on the sidelines' for Chelsea player

'Nightmare' performance will lead to 'lengthy spell on the sidelines' for Chelsea player

Chelsea were well beaten tonight by Leeds, and while there were disaster performances from most of the team, one player was the focus of the fans’ ire.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 3
Enzo Maresca says Leeds better 'in all aspects' as he slams Chelsea side for pathetic display

Enzo Maresca says Leeds better 'in all aspects' as he slams Chelsea side for pathetic display

Chelsea are fresh off the pitch after a really frustrating defeat to Leeds at Elland Road, and Enzo Maresca has gone straight in to take his post-match press conference.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 3
Gary Neville names 3 areas where Chelsea are 'not good enough to be title winners'

Gary Neville names 3 areas where Chelsea are 'not good enough to be title winners'

Chelsea have just been beaten 3-1 by Leeds at Elland Road, after a really disappointing performance from the Blues which was soft, sloppy and blunt. There were a lot of things which went wrong, but Gary Neville cut to the core of it on his commentary for TV.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 3
Why Chelsea left out their best centre back as Blues concede from set piece header

Why Chelsea left out their best centre back as Blues concede from set piece header

The team news for tonight’s Chelsea – Leeds game is out, and there was a significant bit of rotation from manager Enzo Maresca, including some rather surprising decisions.

Moises Caicedo News / Total Apex Sports / December 3
Moises Caicedo Is Burnt Out And Chelsea Are Worried

Moises Caicedo Is Burnt Out And Chelsea Are Worried

Chelsea’s engine room is beginning to show cracks. Moisés Caicedo has long been the kind of midfielder managers dream about, aggressive in the tackle,

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 3
Exclusive claims Chelsea have buy option on attacking midfielder after £2m loan

Exclusive claims Chelsea have buy option on attacking midfielder after £2m loan

Kieran Gill’s Chelsea Confidential piece has some interesting content today on the Chelsea transfer front. The loan in of Facundo Buonanotte came late in the summer and was something of a surprise.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 3
Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca starts 3 Brazilians as Blues look to keep up hot form

Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca starts 3 Brazilians as Blues look to keep up hot form

Chelsea take on Leeds tonight, and after the chaotic fun of last week’s huge games against Barcelona and Arsenal, it’s hard to predict what team Enzo Maresca will pick.

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