Fans Frustrated by Enzo Maresca’s Persistent Use of Axel Disasi at Right-Back
Enzo Maresca's decision to repeatedly play Axel Disasi out of position at right-back is drawing criticism from fans and raising questions about team selection.
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BBC Sport
Written by
Steve Worrell
Despite his strong overall performance as Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca’s insistence on using Axel Disasi, a natural center-back, at right-back continues to frustrate fans. Disasi’s struggles in the role, including his poor performance in the recent loss to Ipswich, have sparked concerns about his confidence and the impact on team defence. Additionally, this decision is seen as blocking opportunities for promising young talent Josh Acheampong.
Axel Disasi’s struggles at right-back were highlighted again in Chelsea’s loss to Ipswich, with defensive errors contributing to the defeat.
Fans are frustrated that Maresca continues to play Disasi out of position, despite evidence that he performs best as a central defender.
The decision to use Disasi at right-back limits opportunities for 18-year-old Josh Acheampong, who has shown promise in his limited first-team appearances.
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Steve Worrell
Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
