LATEST NEWS: Enzo Maresca Reaches Milestone Not Accomplished Since Thomas Tuchel’s Era
A Strong Start for Maresca
Enzo Maresca has made an impressive start as Chelsea’s manager, achieving a significant milestone that hadn’t been accomplished at the club since Thomas Tuchel’s tenure three years ago. His arrival at Stamford Bridge surprised many, as he had just guided Leicester City to a Championship title and secured their promotion to the Premier League. Despite the increased challenge that Chelsea presents, Maresca seems to be adjusting quite well.
A Solid Opening to the 2024/25 Season
Chelsea’s current season under Maresca’s guidance is off to a promising start. In their first 11 matches across all competitions, the team has secured seven victories, two draws, and only two losses. This strong form has placed them in fourth position in the Premier League standings, collecting 14 points from their first seven matches. However, improvements are still necessary, as football pundit Paul Merson has noted, suggesting that Chelsea reconsider their tactics of playing out from the back.
Echoes of Tuchel’s Success
The last Chelsea manager to win the Premier League Manager of the Month award was Thomas Tuchel back in October 2021. Maresca has now broken that streak by being named Premier League Manager of the Month for September, as confirmed by the Premier League’s official X account. His side accumulated 10 points from four league games, propelling Chelsea up the table. The results included:
Chelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace (1 September)
Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea (14 September)
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea (21 September)
Chelsea 4-2 Brighton (28 September)
Restoring Stability at Chelsea
In recent years, Chelsea has faced considerable instability, particularly after the club’s change in ownership in May 2022. The period since then has been marked by managerial turnovers, and neither Graham Potter nor Mauricio Pochettino managed to fully gain the support of the fans. The departure of Thomas Tuchel left a gap that has proven difficult to fill.
While Maresca’s reign is still in its infancy, his performance has been encouraging so far. His true test will come after the international break, when Chelsea faces Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League.