Manager reveals “worst 48 hours” at the club despite 2-0 win powered by Palmer’s return.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca dropped a bombshell after his side’s comfortable 2-0 Premier League win over Everton on Saturday, revealing he had endured the “worst” two days of his tenure due to a lack of support.
The victory, secured by goals from the returning Cole Palmer and defender Malo Gusto, was overshadowed by the Italian’s cryptic post-match comments. “The last 48 hours have been the worst since I joined the club because many people didn’t support me and the team,” Maresca stated, refusing to give specific details but emphasizing his frustration was “in general.”
When pressed on whether he meant the club’s fans, he was quick to deflect. “I love the fans, and we are very happy with the fans,” he said.
The win itself was a positive, driven by Palmer’s first start in over four months following a torrid spell of injuries—a groin problem and then a fractured toe from stubbing his foot on a door. The midfielder opened the scoring in the 21st minute, with Gusto adding a second before halftime.
Maresca was visibly pleased to have his playmaker back but issued a cautious fitness update. “In this moment he can’t play,” the manager said, confirming Palmer is unlikely to feature in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final at Cardiff City. “We said many times with Cole we are a better team. Unfortunately, he was out for many games for us, but now he’s back and for sure he will help us.”
The manager also praised his tactical setup, which saw both full-backs, Gusto and Reece James, operate in inverted roles. “They are good players and when they are good players they can play in every position,” he explained.
Despite the win lifting Chelsea to fourth, Maresca was keen to share credit for the clean sheet across the entire team and refused to rule out a title challenge with less than half the season played. “If we are not able to win, win, win, that still doesn’t mean we’re not ready to compete for titles,” he asserted.
However, the dominant theme leaving Stamford Bridge was not the three points, but the manager’s stark admission of turmoil behind the scenes at the club.
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