Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has made one of the most stunning declarations of the summer by openly admitting he erred in allowing one of the club’s high-profile, underperforming signings to continue featuring in matches.
Speaking bluntly following a recent outing, Maresca made it clear he no longer believes the player deserves a place on the pitch.
> “I was wrong to have allowed him to play. He was just wasting the efforts of his teammates. I’m going to keep him on the bench until he leaves Chelsea for good,” Maresca reportedly said.
Although he didn’t directly name the player, sources close to the club suggest it’s one of Chelsea’s £50 million signings — with names like Mykhailo Mudryk and Marc Cucurella being widely speculated.
The player in question has long frustrated fans and management alike due to a lack of form, poor decision-making, and little chemistry with teammates.
Big Fee, Low Return
Chelsea had high expectations when they spent £50 million to secure the player’s services.
The investment was meant to elevate the team and deliver consistent performances in key matches. Instead, it has turned into a costly disappointment.
Despite being given multiple chances under various coaches, including Maresca, the player has failed to show the necessary growth, consistency, or impact.
His displays on the field have often been lackluster, contributing little and frequently disrupting the team’s flow.
Fans and pundits have voiced their frustrations repeatedly, and it appears Maresca has now reached his breaking point.
“Dragging the Team Backwards”
In a rare show of managerial frankness, Maresca didn’t hold back in expressing his disappointment with the player’s attitude and performances.
He stressed that while the rest of the squad is putting in the hard work, one individual’s lack of effort has created a burden for everyone.
> “The rest of the team is working hard… When you have one person undoing that effort, it drags the whole team backward. I can’t allow that anymore,” Maresca stated.
This uncompromising stance reflects the manager’s intent to bring discipline, accountability, and structure to Chelsea’s dressing room, even if it means cutting ties with high-priced flops.
Exit Inevitable
According to insiders, the player has already been informed that he will no longer be part of Maresca’s matchday plans.
He’s expected to train separately and won’t feature in any competitive games moving forward.
Chelsea are now actively seeking to offload the player, whether through a permanent sale or a loan move — and are even open to subsidizing part of his wages to speed up a departure.
Turning Point for Chelsea
This development could represent a key moment in Maresca’s tenure. It sends a clear message: reputation and price tag won’t guarantee a place in his team.
He is determined to build a competitive side that plays with hunger, discipline, and tactical awareness — qualities the unnamed player has consistently lacked.
Fans React
Chelsea supporters have expressed a mix of relief and frustration across social media:
“Finally, a manager with the guts to act.”
“He should’ve been dropped ages ago.”
“Another waste of £50 million.”
At the same time, fans are already speculating who might rise to take over the soon-to-be-vacant role.
Promising youngsters like Cole Palmer, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Noni Madueke could see more opportunities, and the club is expected to bring in reinforcements during the transfer window.
A New Standard at Stamford Bridge
This bold move underscores Maresca’s vision for a revamped Chelsea. He’s not afraid to make the hard calls and is committed to building a side that performs as a unit.
For the underperforming £50M man, the message is clear: his days at Chelsea are numbered — and there’s no way back under this regime.
