Quote from: rahmad2nd on Today at 08:23:25 PM

I personally always try to be neutral towards any coach, as well as the team he will coach. perhaps, Enzo Maresca was able to bring Chelsea much better than the previous coaches who handled Chelsea. It is possible that in Enzo's hands, Chelsea will transform into a much more competitive team compared to the previous season. in football it is unique, even though it could be said that Enzo Maresca is not a seasoned coach, he will definitely do what a coach should do together with his expert staff. this opportunity, he can build his reputation as a head coach who manages an elite team. but with conditions, Enzo Maresca must do his job and take Chelsea in a much better direction.

On the other hand, I'm sure Enzo is aware that it will be quite challenging to handle Chelsea, where most of the players are young. It could be that, to achieve the club's expectations, he needs more time. ideally, Chelsea must play neatly and well. thus, Enzo Maresca's position will be considered for the following season. Well, regarding Chelsea's arrival of several young players, they actually previously did the same thing. Honestly, I'm not sure about the way Chelsea management brings in new arrivals. Maybe Todd and his staff are planning more long term for the Chelsea squad. so, don't have big hopes if Chelsea is able to compete in the race for the Premier League trophy. being able to finish in the top four of the Premier League, that is already an extraordinary achievement for Enzo and his team, IMO.

I don't think Chelsea has set excessive targets for next season, that doesn't mean they don't have the ambition to win trophies, but if you look at their policy in recruiting coaches and players, it seems like the Blues only want to finish in the top four of the standings. Meanwhile, for some Chelsea fans, they still regret Pochettino dismissal, and the fact that the arrival of Enzo Maresca does not raise expectations higher for next season.

Apart from all that, Enzo Maresca actually has a big opportunity to bring Chelsea to develop for the better, where the young players inherited from Pochettino next season will be more mature. Apart from that, Enzo Maresca will be very lucky if he finds them all fit without any injuries when they return from their duties defending their respective countries.

However, Enzo Maresca efforts to make Chelsea become a team challenging for the title again is not easy, it requires a long time and adaptation. If Chelsea often experience inconsistency at the start of the season, Enzo Maresca will be criticized and his fate could end up like Pochettino.