What Chelsea has become since Roman Abramovich’s departure and the arrival of the American “regime” will be the subject of thorough analysis in the future. Operating without a clear plan, overloading the squad, losing their identity—these are just some of the problems destroying Chelsea from within.Enzo Maresca is beginning to experience firsthand just how disorganized Chelsea is. During a press conference ahead of the season opener against Manchester City (Sunday, 6.30 PM EAT), he revealed how frustrated he is with his current situation.##EDITORS_CHOICE##In recent days, you might have seen mocking animations and montages highlighting Chelsea’s bloated wage bill, which includes, for example, six goalkeepers, seven center-backs, nine midfielders, six strikers… The list goes on, with Chelsea having a total of 43 first-team players combined!The Italian coach took 28 players on the pre-season tour and concluded preparations for the City match with the same group, meaning 15 players aren’t training with the first team! Among those sidelined are Romelu Lukaku, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Conor Gallagher. The club is trying to find suitable solutions for them in the transfer market, with Lukaku reportedly close to joining Napoli and Gallagher to Atletico Madrid. There is also heavy speculation about the arrivals of Victor Osimhen and Joao Felix, which essentially wouldn’t change much…🔵 Enzo Maresca: “At the moment if I start to think I have 43 players it is not a good thing, I have 28 training with me”Who do you sell/loan before August 30? pic.twitter.com/yYM9CNPOs7— ChelsTransfer (@ChelsTransfer) August 16, 2024 This situation has left Maresca in an awkward position, as he struggles to create balance in the team, and reportedly, dissatisfaction among the players is growing. The Italian didn’t hold back in expressing his concern that the situation could worsen if something drastic doesn’t change.“At this moment, it’s clear to everyone that it’s not good to have a squad of 43 first-team players. Out of those 43, 28 are training. But the directors are responsible for finding solutions for the guys (who aren’t training with the first team), not me,” Maresca stated.He also briefly commented on the chances of Osimhen and Felix further strengthening Chelsea in the coming days.“I wouldn’t talk much about Napoli and Atletico players. Chelsea knows my thoughts, and I hope that by the end of the transfer window, we will bring in the players we want.”Chelsea’s wage bill, with 43 names, is excessive even by Premier League standards. The position the Blues find themselves in is the result of irresponsible policies and unplanned purchases. Nearly €190,000,000 has been spent, but serious questions remain as to who, if anyone, can make an immediate impact. Even Pedro Neto, for whom €60,000,000 was paid. Chelsea have brought in players for almost every position on the field, and two more forwards are expected to be brought…##NAJAVA_MECA_8275735##It is expected that Chelsea will reduce the number of players by the end of the transfer window, but even that doesn’t guarantee that Enzo Maresca will find the peace he needs. He is under immense pressure because of the extraordinary costs, and he doesn’t have extensive experience managing big clubs on his own. His experience as Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City is the closest he’s come to feeling what he’s dealing with now at Chelsea, although he did a good job with Leicester. That said, it was in the Championship.Chelsea is no longer just the subject of ridicule; it’s increasingly resembling an American investment fund.
