It is fair to say that Chelsea players are really struggling under their manager Liam Rosenior at the moment.
Their loss against Everton over the weekend was their fourth in a row. They have a lot of work to do in the race for Champions League qualification.
However, if things do not improve on the pitch, Chelsea are going to miss out on a spot in the top five.
What position would Chelsea be in NOW if Enzo Maresca was still in charge?
Be honest!
Chelsea players unsure about their roles on the pitch
Right now, improvement on the grass looks like it is going to be hard to achieve.
Journalist Simon Phillips has claimed on Si Phillips Talks Chelsea that players are unsure about the instructions that they are currently being given and do not know what to do on the pitch.
According to Phillips, in contrast, each member of the squad knew their role under Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea players react at full-time
Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images
Since leaving Chelsea at the start of the year, the Italian has been linked to several clubs, including the Blues’ Premier League rivals Manchester City.
There is now talk, though, about Fiorentina making contact with Maresca about taking over there. It would be a bit of a coup for them after his success in England.
Chelsea and Liam Rosenior heading for quick separation
At this rate, it would not be a big shock if Rosenior is not Chelsea manager in the summer.
It has been reported that when Chelsea judge Rosenior at the end of the season, Champions League qualification will not decide his fate.
How true that is remains to be seen, but his job may still become untenable if Chelsea keep playing the way they have been in recent weeks.
Rosenior will not convince anyone on the Chelsea board with these performances, and there could be more to come. The Conference League holders still have to play Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool before the season ends.
With the form that they are in, you would not back Chelsea to beat any of those teams.
Join Our Newsletter
Receive a digest of our best Chelsea content each week direct to your mailbox