Chelsea suffered a 3-1 defeat to Leeds United on Wednesday. At halftime, with the Blues down 2-0, manager Enzo Maresca opted to leave talented young winger Estevao in the changing room. This decision prompted questions, and Maresca later addressed the media to clarify his reasoning.
“Welcome to the Premier League!” 🙃
Enzo Maresca discusses Estevao and Chelsea’s highly disappointing evening against Leeds 😠 pic.twitter.com/zbb2MKzzGM
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Pedro Neto came on for Estevao in the second half and netted the team’s lone goal.
Chelsea’s struggles highlight the rollercoaster nature of the Premier League, where decisions can heavily impact team morale and performance. For fans, this raises questions about the team’s strategy moving forward and its ability to compete effectively in one of the world’s toughest leagues.

