The unexpected 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Ipswich Town on Sunday has created quite a stir. Creating problems for Chelsea top four aspirations this season. With the Champions League qualification insight. Manager Enzo Maresca for Chelsea has directly blamed the Stamford Bridge fans in the press conference. Maresca said that the blues supporters created a negative environment. Which led to conceding of the two early goals. The remarks by the Manager has faced by widespread backlash from the fans. As the outcomes with the manager words has contributed to both disappointment and disrespect from Maresca. As the blues battle for Champions league qualification spot. Maresca words can break the already loose bond between the manager and the fanbase.
Maresca blame game :
The statements from Maresca has resulted in harsh criticism. Given Chelsea bad result against Ipswich. Ipswich currently on the steps of relegation. The blues were expected to dominate the game as a top 6 team. But the blues errors were capitalized early by Ipswich. Leading to 2-0 lead early in the first half. The blues manager Enzo Maresca blamed the Chelsea fans. Due to the lack of good energy. It set a negative atmosphere for which players got affected. That impacted their decisive ability. While it may be true as fans play a significant part in uplifting. Most observers have blamed the tactical breakdowns. Most importantly the failure to control the midfield was one of the significant factor. The Chelsea fans have taken it to the social media expressing their anger against the Maresca. For displayed a poor team performance and using of the fans as scapegoats of the result.
The responsibility of the Chelsea players:
It is important that the players must take their due responsibility. After their poor display of performance. Its normal to face pressure in football due to early anticipation and expectations. Sometimes players may perform below what they are suppose to provide. But putting the fault on the fans is not a good option either. Some of the Chelsea players looked slow in the first half. But improved in the second half. With the damage already done of score line of 2-2. For which Maresca put the light in the fans.
Author’s opinion:
The fans of Chelsea are loyal to the club. Standing together with the blues both in recent successful and difficult times. They have the right to be disappointed with the performance of the players. If they do not perform well. A manger role is to lead the team and players. But also by connecting with the fans not by blaming them. Despite being favored by Chelsea current owners and the management. The relationship of Maresca with the fans have turn bitter in the recent times. This backlash has added the already present pressure to the manger. In the run of Chelsea disappointing performances this season. If Maresca wants the blues to qualify for next seasons champions league. He would require the fans to support in the remaining of the games. But this incident can impact the future road in the connection of the club and the fans leading to the Champions league top 5 qualification. With the blues currently sitting in the 6th position. Maresca should take quick actions to build a positive relationship with the fans. Rather than putting any further blame on them.
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