Enzo Fernandez questions Chelsea hierarchy over Enzo Maresca departure
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has admitted that the controversial departure of manager Enzo Maresca left the squad hurting and confused by the club’s hierarchy.
The Italian head coach left Stamford Bridge at the beginning of the year.
He was subsequently replaced in the dugout by Liam Rosenior.
Maresca departed amid strong rumours linking him with the vacant Manchester City job as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola.
Loss of identity at Stamford Bridge
Fernandez spoke out following a devastating 8-2 Champions League defeat to Paris St-Germain.
The Argentine World Cup winner revealed his frustration in a candid interview with former international Juan Pablo Sorin.
“I don’t understand it [what happened],” he said.
“Sometimes as a player, there’s things we don’t understand and the way they try to manage things.”
“I don’t have an answer for you because I don’t know.”
Mid-season disruption
The 24-year-old playmaker emphasised the structural damage caused by the sudden managerial switch.
“Obviously, it was a departure that hurt a lot because we had a lot of identity, he gave us order but it’s the way that football is, sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad.”
“But we always had a clear identity when it came to training, playing and obviously his departure hurt us especially in the middle of the season – it cuts everything short.”
Maresca’s final game in charge was a 2-2 Premier League draw against Bournemouth.
Future remains uncertain
The former Benfica star’s comments have sparked intense debate among the club’s fanbase regarding squad morale under Rosenior.
Furthermore, the midfield anchor cast significant doubt over his own long-term commitment to the London side.
Speaking to ESPN Argentina, the vice-captain hinted at a potential exit following this summer’s tournaments.
“I don’t know, there are eight games left and the FA Cup.”
“There’s the World Cup and then we’ll see.”
