Enzo Maresca revealed he warned Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen that he would be taken off if he abandoned the team's short-passing philosophy and played long balls against Southampton.
Chelsea eased to a 4-0 victory over Southampton, but early in the match, goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen faced audible frustration from home fans as he delayed in possession to draw the opposition press. After the game, Enzo Maresca defended Jorgensen’s approach, revealing that he had explicitly told him not to resort to long balls, even under pressure.
Maresca reaffirmed that all Chelsea goalkeepers are expected to follow his tactical instructions, regardless of crowd reactions. Jorgensen, making his fourth consecutive league start, successfully completed 31 of 36 passes—more than some of Chelsea’s outfield players—demonstrating his adherence to Maresca’s strategy.
