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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jacob Steinberg

By not explaining ‘worst 48 hours’ Enzo Maresca has put himself at even greater risk

Enzo Maresca shouts instructions from the touchline during Chelsea's game against Everton
Enzo Maresca and Chelsea endured a tough fortnight, losing to Leeds and Atalanta and drawing with Bournemouth, before their win against Everton. Photograph: Simon Dael/Shutterstock

If Enzo Maresca was interested in ending speculation that he has a problem with elements of Chelsea’s hierarchy then he would have done so on Monday. Instead the Italian made no attempt to clear up a situation entirely of his own making.

He rebuffed questions about his cryptic response to beating Everton on Saturday and even reacted with exasperation when he was asked if he regretted saying a lack of support from unspecified people had put him through his “worst 48 hours” since joining the club.

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