Enzo Maresca has reaffirmed his commitment to Chelsea, but lingering doubts remain over his future after his bizarre comments.
The Blues boss raised eyebrows in the wake of the Blues’ 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday.
He claimed the previous two days had been the “worst 48 hours” of his spell managing the club, since his appointment in June 2024.
Maresca refused to further elaborate when reporters questioned, leaving people to interpret his comments.
As a result, he has shortened from 22/1 to 12/1 in the Premier League sack race odds.
He maintained that stance when speaking ahead of Chelsea’s EFL Cup quarter-final with Cardiff City on Tuesday.
Enzo Maresca casts doubts on Chelsea future
On Monday, when further pressed on the reasoning behind his comments, he responded: “I already spoke about that, and I don’t have anything to add.
“It’s Cardiff tomorrow, please. I think I was quite clear, no more than that.
“I respect your (the media’s) opinion. I respect people’s opinions. But again, I don’t have anything to add. My focus is on tomorrow’s game where we can achieve a third semi-final in 18 months since I joined the club.
“We are in an era where everyone can say what they think. I respect people’s opinions. I don’t have anything to add. My focus is just on tomorrow.”
Speculation is mounting as to whether Maresca doesn’t have the full backing of the Chelsea hierarchy and senior sporting figures behind the scenes.
He reiterated that the lack of support does not come from supporters, adding: “I said after the game that I love Chelsea supporters. They deserve the best.”
When further asked whether he was happy and committed at the club, he said: “Absolutely, yes.”
