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Moises Caicedo has admitted that the Chelsea squad is still navigating a period of tactical friction as they transition from Enzo Maresca to Liam Rosenior.
Many Chelsea players have wavered under Liam Rosenior, but Moises Caicedo has maintained a high standard, despite perhaps not being at his best.
Unlike Enzo Fernandez, Caicedo has earned praise from the Stamford Bridge faithful for his unwavering commitment, recently shutting down transfer speculation by stating his desire to become a “legend”.
However, the adaptation hasn’t been without its scars. Under Rosenior, Chelsea has pivoted from Enzo Maresca’s rigid setup to a more high-pressing style that Caicedo admits has taken a while to master.
This was evident in a 2-2 draw against Leeds, where a rare, clumsy challenge from Caicedo gave away a penalty and kick-started the downfall.
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Moises Caicedo points out the transition from Enzo Maresca
Quotes shared by Spanish site AS, Moises Caicedo has spoken about the struggles him and his Chelsea teammates have faced under Liam Rosenior.
“It’s a bit difficult because we were used to Maresca’s style. The adaptation has taken us a little while, but in the end, it’s just a matter of time to get used to something new.
“Sometimes you adapt faster, and other times it takes a little longer.”
This is a bit of a running theme at Chelsea, as Enzo Fernandez stated that he was confused why Enzo Maresca left Stamford Bridge, showing support for his system.
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Why are the Chelsea players struggling so much under Rosenior?
Chelsea’s struggles under Liam Rosenior are rooted in a mix of tactics, indiscipline, and physical exhaustion. Transitioning from Enzo Maresca’s rigid positional play to Rosenior’s new way of pressing has left the squad defensively porous, particularly at set-pieces.
This friction is made worse by a catastrophic disciplinary record; Pedro Neto’s recent dismissal against Arsenal was the club’s ninth red card of the season, a trend Rosenior has labeled not acceptable.
Beyond the pitch, the emotional dump from their Champions League exit to PSG has visibly drained the group. A lack of a full pre-season following the 2025 Club World Cup has also caught up with the players, leading to a run of four consecutive defeats.