A prominent football analysis YouTuber beyond the match has come out in strong defense of head coach Enzo Maresca following the club’s recent defeat, arguing that the manager is being unfairly blamed for structural issues created by the club’s recruitment strategy.
Softfootball, understood In his analysis, the YouTuber referenced Chelsea’s impressive performance in the Club World Cup final, describing it as “exquisite” and a missed opportunity to properly consolidate the squad. According to him,
That moment should have marked a turning point, with the club investing in established, first-team-ready players to build on momentum.
Instead, he claims the club’s directors opted to sign multiple squad players rather than proven starters, leaving Maresca with limited options.
He explained that
Proper squad development requires a balance between experienced starters and younger players who can grow without being overexposed. In his view, many of Chelsea’s recent signings are talented but not ready to play week in, week out.
The YouTuber highlighted visible fatigue among key players such as Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernández, noting their lack of energy and intensity in recent matches. He pointed to the absence of adequate depth, questioning why Chelsea were forced to use two right-backs in midfield and why there is no reliable deputy left-back available.
I same video he posted on his youtube channel, he also raised concerns about injuries and player readiness, noting that several options are either sidelined or still too raw to start regularly. Young talents, including highly rated prospects, were described as needing protection rather than being relied upon as consistent starters.
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Another major issue raised was the lack of a proven number nine. The analyst argued that despite heavy spending, Chelsea still do not have a striker capable of leading the line consistently, leaving the manager short of attacking solutions. Rotation, he said, has become nearly impossible because replacements often weaken the team rather than maintain standards.
While acknowledging that Maresca is not completely without fault, the YouTuber insisted the coach has done “some magic” to keep the squad competitive, even delivering a major trophy. He questioned how a manager who has already won silverware could be expected to succeed with what he described as an unbalanced squad, despite over £1 billion being spent.
The analysis concluded with a clear message indicating responsibility should lie primarily with the club’s directors, who must answer for repeated rebuilding cycles and a recruitment approach that, according to the YouTuber, has left Chelsea short of the quality and depth required to compete consistently at the highest level.
