The improvement in the game has begun to appear in yesterday's match, the figure of the new coach, Enzo Maresca, has a very important role in managing Chelsea. During the match, Mauricio Pochettino did not change anything for the team, even suffered a defeat that they should have won.
I think this is still very common when judging someone. For a new coach to join a team, we better see in the next few matches whether Enzo Maresca is able to compete with other top teams or whether something undesirable happens.
Chelsea's performance in the previous season was weak. If Chelsea had not been able to win the matches of the season, we would not have seen Chelsea in the top 10 of the table. It cannot be said that Chelsea is very strong this season. However, Chelsea's performance has been relatively stable.
Enzo Maresca is quite good as a coach. I would say that Enzo Maresca's match strategies are quite effective. Now Chelsea management should give Enzo Maresca big funds to strengthen their squad. I believe that if Enzo Maresca gets big funds, he can strengthen the Chelsea team even more. And maybe this team will be able to compete for the title as well.
If this season Enzo Maresca fails to make Chelsea finish in the top six, then Mauricio Pochettino is still better. Because after all, even though Mauricio Pochettino was fired but in fact Mauricio Pochettino managed to make Chelsea finish in sixth place last season. But at the moment, the reality is that Chelsea have dropped to sixth place, where previously Chelsea were in the top four but yes, over time it seems like Enzo Maresca is having difficulty making Chelsea have a consistent performance. Although indeed, basically Chelsea still has a chance to be able to return to the top four, because Chelsea and Manchester City are currently also only one point different, currently Manchester City in fourth position and Chelsea in sixth position.
But at least, there is a threat from the teams below Chelsea, because currently Bournemouth have the same points as Chelsea with 40 points. Therefore, I think there is still a possibility for Chelsea to get out of the top six competition but indeed, if Enzo Maresca is still able to make Chelsea better. Then of course Chelsea are more likely to be in the top six compared to Bournemouth but the point is, for now I think Enzo Maresca is still not so impressive compared to Mauricio Pochettino.