Enzo Maresca's controversial claim

Enzo Maresca's controversial claim after FA Cup exit makes Brighton victory in Premier League non-negotiable
All eyes are on Chelsea to see whether they can bounce back from their FA Cup exit to claim victory against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.
Chelsea: Enzo Maresca warned he is repeating Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino mistakes after FA Cup exit
Enzo Maresca has been warned Chelsea have returned to the “pedestrian passing game” seen under previous managers. Chelsea were knocked out of the FA Cup on Saturday night after a 2-1 defeat to Brighton, leaving the Conference League as their only hope of ending the season with silverware.
Enzo Maresca defends bold transfer decision after Chelsea's early FA Cup exit
Enzo Maresca has defended his decision to allow Joao Felix to join AC Milan on loan in the January transfer window after Chelsea’s FA Cup exit. Maresca’s Chelsea team were dumped out of the FA Cup in the fourth round on Saturday,
Enzo Maresca makes comment that may rile up Chelsea supporters after FA Cup exit
The Blues took an early lead at the Amex Stadium thanks to Bart Verbruggen's own goal, but the Seagulls were level not long afterwards through Georginio Rutter. Kaoru Mitoma then flicked the ball over Robert Sanchez in the 57th minute for what turned out to be the winner.
Enzo Maresca says Chelsea discovered undroppable star during Brighton FA Cup defeat
Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup fourth round, with Enzo Maresca starting Christopher Nkunku up front instead of injured striker Nicolas Jackson
Joao Felix: Enzo Maresca defends loan exit as tired Chelsea eliminated from FA Cup
Enzo Maresca has insisted Chelsea do not miss Joao Felix following the Blues' surprise elimination from the FA Cup at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion. Chelsea, who were without the injured duo of Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu,
Brighton vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news for FA Cup fourth round tie
Enzo Maresca has named his Chelsea side to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup fourth round. Chelsea head to the south coast after booking their spot in the fourth round thanks to a 5-0 win over League Two side Morecambe last month.
Enzo Maresca press conference: Brighton vs Chelsea FA Cup preview
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Saturday's FA Cup game at Brighton (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Brighton 2-1 Chelsea, FA Cup: Blues 'Don't Miss' Felix, Says Maresca After Away Defeat
Joao Felix completed a deadline day switch to Serie A outfit Milan, having made just 12 Premier League appearances for the Blues this season.
Watch FA Cup Soccer: Livestream Brighton vs. Chelsea From Anywhere
Brighton take on Chelsea in this FA Cup fourth-round match at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 8. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 7 a.m. AEDT in Australia early on Sunday morning.
Maresca claims FA Cup exit highlighted how “important” one Chelsea star is to the team
Enzo Maresca claimed Chelsea missed Nicolas Jackson as they crashed out of the FA Cup against Brighton on Saturday evening.The Blues slumped to a 2-1 defeat on the south coast meaning their only
Chelsea: Enzo Maresca’s conservative substitutions sum up a team that has become too predictable
Instead, as is his strong default, Maresca stuck with Plan A, making only like-for-like substitutions as Enzo Fernandez came ...
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca's true colours came out after blunt message to £45m ex-wonderkid
Joao Felix was allowed to leave Chelsea on loan in the January transfer window, and Blues boss Enzo Maresca has made it clear ...