Hello everyone,
All over the news from yesterday till today, is the shock loss of Chelsea to newly promoted side, Leeds United– a side struggling in the EPL, in the relegation zone when they played Chelsea. It ended 3–1 in favour of Leeds.
Well, it seems the wisest game experts don't want to blame Caicedo's absence through a red card he received in the previous match–against Arsenal– but they blame Marseca for excessive rotation, bordering on disrespecting Leeds.
Okay, now, If UNDERATTING A TEAM WAS CHELSEA'S PROBLEM yesterday, doesn't it mean they are a sick side, who are condemned to battling for 2nd place – same 2nd place they said is Arsenal’s perpetual lot?
Now they accuse Maresca of underrating Leeds:
1] Yet as Chelsea drew one match on Sunday, they began to generate euphoria as if they have conquered the world, plus other planets. One even rooted out Jamie Carragher's comment to further prove how Chelsea too good.
Jamie Carragher:
“It’s not about criticising Arsenal for not winning. It’s about giving credit to Chelsea, who were outstanding with 10 men.”
Oh how Chelsea's ego was massaged with the above statement.
2] With the Chelsea noise all over social media and even in the Chelsea dressing room, saying the things in number 1 above, isn't it sufficient temptation for Maresca to underrate Leeds? Since you have become invincibles, like you claimed, after the draw on Sunday, okay Maresca rotated heavily in agreement with that claim.😁
3] Unai Emery played to Aston Villa to the Champions league(CL) for the first time last season, it became quite a dizzying experience for them in the EPL. They later recovered and finished the season respectably. The CL is not child's play! Do Chelsea fans think this is the Conference League where Marseca can freely rotate and still win matches? You need your best in the CL! You wanna be a big side, okay face the music then.
4] I heard that Maresca underrated Sunderland and Sunderland beat them. Did the Chelsa fans not deem it fit to remind Maresca to be cautious about another newly promoted side in Leeds? I don't think so as most of them were busy telling the coach, "hey Maresca, you are the best coach in the world". 🙂
5] If you lost to Arsenal,I know you would have summoned every strength you have to surely beat Leeds. Now you only got 1 point in 2 matches.
6] Whether you like it or not money speaks. A lot of Liverpool fans started saying Slot should exit the club this season because the club spent big on plsyers. Chelsea spent a lot, people don't want to hear you talk much on lack squad depth.
7] The fact is that Rome was not built in one day. Marseca may even tell you that, if given the opportunity to replay the match, he will pick same team. He has to look at the big picture, managing minutes.
Also fans think that to be a dominant side again, like the Jose Mourinho era is a stroll in the park. You must build your entire squad with a certain mentality, not just your best 11. It takes time really.