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Chelsea's stance on sacking Enzo Maresca revealed after Blues hit new low with dismal defeat at Brighton

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<p>Maresca joined Chelsea last summer after parting ways with Leicester City and the Italian has done a relatively better job at Stamford Bridge compared to his predecessor Mauricio Pochettino. The Blues are currently sixth in the Premier League table despite having been in second at one stage in the first half of the season.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Chelsea have only won three times in their last eight Premier League matches and have lost their last two games, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/chelsea-enzo-maresca-brighton-defeat-worst-loss-blames-injuries-blues-struggles/blt358eea0322e81e18" target="_blank">both against Brighton</a>. As such, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/sack-enzo-maresca-chelsea-fans-rage-bad-defending-and-accuse-owners-brighton/blt76322214dfea5393" target="_blank">Maresca's future has been called into question</a> with Todd Boehly and BlueCo. generally known for their lack of patience. However, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the Italian is secure as the top brass are keen on backing the head coach and are planning for the summer with him.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking on his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXtxDU-KIWY" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>, Romano said: "Enzo Maresca keeps repeating how the mission from Chelsea, the owners, the management, they gave him at the beginning of the season was not Champions League already this season but in the next two years, so this and next season. What I can tell you is that despite the recent results, they remain convinced that Maresca is the right man for the job.</p><p>"So there is no danger, no problem, no issues. Obviously, Chelsea had many issues in terms of injuries. The January market was not easy. So, In general, for Chelsea, it's not the best moment, but for the long term, Chelsea remain very happy with Maresca, very happy with the approach he has with the players, the tactical approach, the mentality he's giving to the team.</p><p>"Chelsea are not changing their mind on Maresca. That's what I can tell you now, in February. In football, we know how things can change everywhere, in any club, in any country, for any manager, in five minutes, but today Chelsea absolutely see Maresca as the right manager for the present and future. They are building with Maresca and they are already having meetings for the summer transfer window with Maresca. He's 100 per cent involved in the summer plan, preparing the signings, preparing the positions they want to cover and they have to cover in the summer. It's going to be an important one for the Blues."</p>

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

<p>The Blues have gone from being potential Premier League title rivals for Liverpool to challenging for the Champions League spots. Nonetheless, Maresca will be keen on helping his side get back to winning ways when they take on Aston Villa on Saturday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Chelsea's stance on sacking Enzo Maresca revealed after Blues hit new low with dismal defeat at Brighton | Goal.com

Enzo Maresca&apos;s future with Chelsea has been questioned amid the club&apos;s alarming dip, and the Blues&apos; stance on his sacking has now been revealed.

Chelsea&apos;s stance on sacking Enzo Maresca revealed after Blues hit new low with dismal defeat at Brighton

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