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Chelsea Could Shake Sunderland With a Move for Their Project Leader

The final stretch of the year for Sunderland is focused on closing the season on a high note, in a strong position in the Premier League after securing promotion, and with an ambitious long-term project.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 19

Maresca keeps up charm offensive to keep fans onside after tense week

Christmas is coming, and there’s a bit of a dark cloud at Chelsea. Enzo Maresca’s comments after the win over Everton last weekend about the lack of support he felt in the club have created a weird mood at a crucial time, and it was important that the Chelsea coach tried to move on from that.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / December 19

Chelsea want 4-3-3 manager who could be the new face of their project

Enzo Maresca has been linked with a move away from Chelsea in recent weeks. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola could leave the club in the near future, and Maresca has been mentioned as a potential replacement.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

'100% complete, perfect' – Maresca names Newcastle’s biggest strength

Chelsea take on Newcastle tomorrow, and Enzo Maresca has been taking his press conference ahead of the game, where he was asked some tactical questions about his plans for taking on Eddie Howe’s side.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

'I don’t understand' – Enzo Maresca criticised for management of 'amazing' player by former Spurs star

Former Tottenham midfielder Sandro has revealed he doesn’t agree with how Enzo Maresca is managing Estevao this season. Chelsea agreed a deal with Palmerias worth up to £51.4m in the summer of 2024, with the 18-year-old finally joining the Blues after the Club World cup.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

Enzo Maresca explains how he’s improved his wingers with coaching

Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho have made themselves Enzo Maresca’s first choice wingers this season, and they’re both starting to deliver in terms of goals and assists.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 19

Alejandro Garnacho Brace Shows Quality for Blues 3-1 Win in Cardiff City vs Chelsea Carabao Cup Quarter-Final

An Alejandro Garnacho brace helped Enzo Maresca’s men win the Carabao Cup quarter-final, Cardiff City vs Chelsea 3-1 on Tuesday, December 16. The Royal Blues conceded first, but then got their act together to score thrice in the second half to march towards a victory.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

'Probably' – Maresca surprises journalists with update on injured star

Enzo Maresca has just taken his press conference ahead of Chelsea’s game against Newcastle tomorrow, and as always he started with some team news: “We are good, yeah.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 19

Chelsea’s transfer situation around 22 year old created Maresca anger claims top Sky pundit

The storm around Enzo Maresca’s comments in his press conference continues, with Jamie Carragher’s comments on Monday Night Football this week bringing plenty of extra interest.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 19

'It’s not uncertain' – Carragher claims he knows who Maresca comments were targeted at

Jamie Carragher is Sky Sports’ go to man when it comes to the Premier League, and it was really interesting to hear his take on the Enzo Maresca situation on Monday Night Football this week.

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