Enzo Maresca Faces Chelsea Pressure Talk After Disappointing Start

Enzo Maresca answered questions about his future at Chelsea. He said he only feels pressure to win matches.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Maresca said, “The reality is there is NOT any pressure. The pressure we have is the pressure of being at Chelsea; you need to win games.” The Chelsea manager is facing criticism after a tough start to the 2025-26 Premier League season. Despite high hopes following a FIFA Club World Cup win in July, Chelsea have won only two of their first six league matches, suffering three defeats in their last four games, including a defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Calls for his sacking have grown on social media, but club officials are reportedly still backing Maresca to lead the team.

PERFORMANCE SO FAR THIS SEASON

Chelsea enjoyed a promising start under Maresca last season, finishing fourth in the Premier League, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2022, and lifting both the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup trophies. This season, however, results have dipped. Chelsea currently occupies eighth place in the Premier League, just one point ahead of Manchester United, after six games, and seven points behind leaders Liverpool. Their Champions League campaign began on a sour note with a defeat to Bayern Munich, a result that Maresca believes could turn into a positive step as they host Benfica this week.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Chelsea face Liverpool next in the Premier League, who are currently top of the table, two points ahead of Arsenal. Fulham have lost their last two games, and Chelsea will hope to end their poor run and climb back towards the Champions League spots. Pressure on Maresca will likely continue until results improve, although the club’s management remains supportive. The upcoming fixtures will be crucial to Chelsea’s season and Maresca’s future at the club.