Even if he’s young, he’s spent time in a big club with big players and he knows that all big players go through moments like this.
About 200 fans gathered outside Stamford Bridge with banners and smoke flares before kick-off to voice opposition to the running of the club during the nearly three years since the BlueCo consortium fronted by Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali acquired the club.
Whatever soothing effect was achieved by the team’s performance against the Premier League’s bottom side may prove only to be temporary, but it brought respite for Maresca after a recent poor run and, for 24 hours at least, moved his side back into the top four.
The club’s leading scorer allowed himself a wry smile after ballooning an effort over the bar when unmarked 10 yards out in the second half, but the head coach said he sees no cause for concern.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca asked for Chelsea supporters’ trust following a protest against the club’s owners that preceded their 4-0 win over Southampton.
