Chelsea’s manager Enzo Maresca faced scrutiny after a surprising starting line-up for their goalless draw against Brentford, extending their winless away run to eight matches and jeopardizing their Champions League hopes. Maresca rested key players like Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer, which led to a lackluster first half, but their introduction in the second half resulted in a more offensive display. Despite defending his squad rotation due to a tight schedule, Maresca acknowledged the need for improvement as Chelsea’s position in the top four becomes increasingly competitive.
