Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernández, has voiced his disappointment over the dismissal of former Blues head coach Enzo Maresca.
The Italian, who was appointed in June 2024, quickly introduced a structured tactical approach that helped Chelsea establish dominance in possession, culminating in a historic UEFA Conference League triumph and a 3-0 win over PSG to secure the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
However, Maresca’s tenure came to an abrupt end in January after reported tensions with the club’s board and medical staff.
Speaking to Mexico’s TUDN, the Argentina international praised the Italian’s influence on Chelsea’s playing style, noting the strong identity he brought to the team.
He also admitted that Maresca’s exit affected the squad emotionally, adding that players often struggle to understand decision-making processes in football.
“I don’t understand it either (the decision),” he said.
“Sometimes there are things that we as players don’t understand, how and in what way they try to manage things.
“Obviously, it was a departure that hurt us a lot because we had an identity. He gave us an order, even though, as is the way of football, sometimes it’s good and bad.
“But he always had a very clear identity when it came to training and playing, and obviously his departure hurt us a lot, especially in the middle of the season, it cuts everything short.”
