🚨 Maresca Sparks Outrage: Blames Chelsea Fans for Costly Draw vs Ipswich
Boss Claims Fan Frustration Caused Defensive Error That Led to Goal – Sancho’s Strike Not Enough
FULL STORY:
Enzo Maresca is under fire after blaming Chelsea fans for his side’s 2-2 draw with relegation-fighting Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge.
WHAT DID HE SAY?
After Chelsea blew the chance to take all three points, Maresca told reporters:
“Maybe the crowd made things more difficult… That was the moment to stay calm and stick to our usual style.”
He explained that goalkeeper Robert Sanchez went long, abandoning their usual build-up play, due to “moans and groans” from the home crowd. The direct kick led to Ipswich’s second goal, scored by Ben Johnson, as Chelsea’s defense failed to recover in time.
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE MATCH?
- Chelsea fell behind twice, including the critical moment after Sanchez’s long clearance.
- Jadon Sancho played a key role in the comeback, scoring to make it 2-2.
- However, Maresca’s men couldn’t find a winner, dropping more points in the race for Europe.
FAN REACTION + CONTEXT:
Maresca’s remarks are proving controversial.
Fans online blasted him for deflecting blame, with many pointing out that Chelsea have now dropped points twice to Ipswich this season.
Despite hopes of a Conference League trophy, Chelsea’s main aim remains a top-five Premier League finish—a target that now looks harder to reach after another disappointing result.
THE TAKEAWAY:
With tensions rising, Maresca is now not only battling on-field inconsistency, but also a fractured relationship with the fanbase. As the season enters its final stretch, he’ll need to unite the squad and the supporters—or risk missing out on European football altogether.
