According to Enzo Maresca, he will only have six Chelsea games to demonstrate his worth, or it may be curtains for him….

 According to Enzo Maresca, he will only have six Chelsea games to demonstrate his worth, or it may be curtains for him….

Chelsea finds itself in an early predicament after a stinging defeat by Manchester City in their Premier League opener. The pressure is mounting on the Blues, particularly on their new boss, Enzo Maresca. The situation has sparked widespread concern, with former footballer Teddy Sheringham offering a blunt warning about the Italian manager’s precarious position at the club.

Sheringham, a former Manchester United star, has predicted that Maresca will have a very short window of opportunity to prove his capabilities at Chelsea. According to Sheringham, Maresca might only be given six games to showcase his worth before the club’s management decides his fate, potentially showing him the door if results don’t improve swiftly.

The tension surrounding Maresca’s position stems from Chelsea’s recent 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, a result that has put the manager under intense scrutiny from both fans and pundits alike. Sheringham has openly expressed his belief that Maresca needs to secure victories quickly to avoid plunging into deeper trouble. Speaking candidly, he described Maresca as a “temperamental” figure, who must start well to survive in the notoriously unforgiving environment at Stamford Bridge.

Sheringham didn’t mince words when criticizing Chelsea’s owner, Todd Boehly, and the club’s management for setting what he deems as “unrealistic” expectations for the season. He highlighted the immense pressure that managers at Chelsea face, where even a good start might not be enough to secure their future. “Even if he does well in the first six games, the pressure won’t ease,” Sheringham noted. “The following six games could just as easily determine his fate. Chelsea’s management is known for its impatience, and even with a long-term contract, Maresca is not safe.”

The former striker further elaborated on his concerns, arguing that Chelsea’s ambitions seem to be disconnected from the current reality of the Premier League. With so many top teams vying for the same prizes, Sheringham believes that expecting Chelsea to challenge for the top four, or even the title, is unrealistic given the numerous changes and uncertainties at the club. “The owners operate on their terms,” he added. “If results don’t go their way over any given period, no manager is secure in their position, no matter the circumstances.”

Sheringham also expressed his surprise at the departure of Mauricio Pochettino, a manager he regarded highly. Reflecting on the situation, he noted the progress Chelsea made under Pochettino and questioned the rationale behind moving on from a coach who appeared to be steering the team in the right direction. “Pochettino seemed to be making a positive impact,” Sheringham observed. “He has a track record of improving players and building teams capable of competing at the highest level. To let him go after the strides the team was making is baffling.”

In Sheringham’s view, Chelsea’s management decisions seem erratic and unpredictable, leaving many in the football world questioning the long-term strategy of the club. He remains skeptical about the stability and direction at Chelsea, especially with a manager like Maresca now in the hot seat. “When you bring in a new manager, you hope for progress and stability,” Sheringham said. “But with Chelsea, who knows what’s next? The club has made some surprising moves, and the pressure on Maresca is immense. It’s a tough situation, and only time will tell if he can survive it.”