Chelsea fans made their frustrations known in Tuesday’s protest, while Enzo Maresca’s rigid tactical approach—particularly his insistence on playing out from the back—remains a key talking point. With the season’s final stretch approaching, supporters predict a finish barely better than last season’s under Mauricio Pochettino.
The fan protests outside Stamford Bridge before the Southampton match drew around 300 supporters and gained media coverage, though their message lacked cohesion. While the victory against Southampton provided a much-needed boost, Enzo Maresca’s refusal to adapt his tactics—particularly his insistence on playing out from the back—has raised concerns. Reports that Maresca warned goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen he would be substituted if he kicked long have sparked debate about the team’s predictability.
Many fans still believe Chelsea are close to competing at the top again, but doubts persist over whether the right decisions will be made to take that final step. Meanwhile, a fan poll predicts Chelsea will finish with just 64 points—only one more than under Pochettino last season—raising fears that progress under Maresca has been minimal.
With mounting pressure on the manager and the board, the coming weeks could define Chelsea’s long-term trajectory under the current ownership.
