Chelsea’s recent 3-0 defeat to Brighton has intensified scrutiny on manager Enzo Maresca and the club’s leadership. The loss, marked by Chelsea’s failure to register a single shot on target, has raised questions about the effectiveness of their significant financial investments. Notably, Mykhaylo Mudryk, acquired for £62 million in January 2023, has struggled to make an impact, leading to criticism from figures such as Shakhtar Donetsk’s Sergiy Palkin, who believes the club has mishandled the talented winger. citeturn0news20turn0search13
Additionally, Maresca’s recent comments suggest a lack of physicality in midfield when deploying Enzo Fernández alongside Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia, leading to tactical dilemmas. This situation has prompted scrutiny of the club’s transfer strategies and player utilization, especially concerning high-profile signings. citeturn0search5
The pressure is mounting on Chelsea’s management to address these issues and optimize the performance of their costly acquisitions.
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