Chelsea are in a difficult run of form but the entire club has been crafted around the playing style Maresca brings

Chelsea have doubled down on their support for head coach Enzo Maresca and believe his style is a route to success at the club. Maresca is the fall guy at the moment for many supporters but really, the frustrations need to be aimed above him at the sporting directors and at the owners of the club.

The Blues were two points behind leaders Liverpool on December 22 but have collected only nine points from eight games since.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has aimed a dig at on-loan forward João Félix, saying his team "don't miss" the now-AC Milan player despite their growing injury list.

Three wins in their last 11 games in all competitions has seen confidence at Chelsea plummet, and that means Enzo Maresca should be wary of what happens next at the club.