Just a few weeks after the new Premier League season, pressure at Stamford Bridge is beginning to be mounted again.
Despite the big investment and high expectations, Chelsea already faces off-field turbulence that threatens to overshadow their campaign.
According to Indykaila News, the key players are becoming unstable under Enzo Maresca, and are concerned that his tactical approach and personality are beginning to emerge.
In addition to the plot, the whispers of potential alternatives have already been rounded, with Andoni Iraora emerging as a manager praised by the Chelsea hierarchy.
Cole Palmer is unhappy with Enzo Maresca of Chelsea
Cole Palmer, perhaps Chelsea’s most consistent performer since arriving from Manchester City, is said to be unhappy with his tactical role under Maresca.
The 23-year-old is often deployed in positions or systems that do not maximize his creative games and instinct to acquire goals.
Given Palmer’s importance to Bruce’s offensive output, his complaints could be a red flag that is important for both the manager and the board.
Beyond Palmer’s frustration, there have been reports that certain players felt that Maresca was “arrage” with his approach.
For clubs that have endured multiple administrative changes in recent years, early signs of risk of discrepancy have destabilized an already vulnerable environment.
Importantly, Chelsea ownership groups are said to be aware of these concerns. They’ve spent so much to rebuild their team, so they’re reluctant to see another season derailed by internal issues.
Andoni Iraora has a worshipper at Stamford Bridge
In this context, Iraora, who is currently impressed by Bournemouth, is believed to have strong worshippers on the Chelsea Commission. The Spanish manager was also impressed by Manchester United.
Chelsea’s latest internal struggle highlights the vulnerabilities of the current project. The pressure on Italian managers could increase in the coming weeks as Cole Palmer complains, raises doubts about Maresca’s approach and owners are already considering future options.
If the outcome turns, Maresca may still beat his critics and steadily win the ship. However, if tensions continue, the club’s praise for the Iraara show that Chelsea hierarchy can act on its interest in Bournemouth manager.
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