Chelsea predictions: More upheaval hurt Blues Enzo Maresca takes over

Chelsea end last season strongly after a poor start. But Mauricio Pochettino was surisingly sacked. After guiding them up to a respectable sixth with Enzo Marsesca brought. After leading Leicester to the Championship title.

More changes in the dugout plus another Enzo Maresca summer spending spree could mean another inconsistent season for the Blues. Who may struggle to keep pace with strong rivals in the battle to finish in at least the top six.

Last season

Pochettino initially struggled to make an impact last season and Chelsea were floundering in the bottom half of the table in the first half of the campaign.

New signings Nicolas Jackson, Moises Caicedo and Christopher Nkunku all faile to make much of an early impact. The latter not being fit until December due to a knee injury. While another signing, Romeo Lavia, missed virtually the whole season with a variety of ailments.

Eventually, things began to improve and, Enzo Maresca inspired by สมัคร ufabet the outstanding Cole Palmer, Chelsea rallied to claim unexpected sixth-place finish, closing the season out with five straight wins.

The manager

Maresca worked with Manchester City’s academy for a year in 2020-21. Before a six-month spell in charge of Parma in his native Italy.

He then returned to City to work under Pep Guardiola. But was lure to Leicester. Where he impress in charge, winning the Championship last season.

There have been plenty of comparisons between the new Chelsea boss and his coaching idol Guardiola. Who also favours a high-press, possession-heavy approach. But the Londoners may need time to adapt to yet more new tactics.