STAY or GO: Who Will Enzo Maresca Keep At Chelsea?! 

tbh joe i took your presenting for granted at football daily, after the split up and your cameos on the channel nowadays has made me realize that you’re actually a quality presenter and analyst. keep doing your thing mate

sacking poch who got them 6 places higher than last season to maresca who’s one of the most inexperienced managers on a 5 year contract is the most Chelsea thing ever

As a Chelsea fan, really love the way you covered Chelsea. It's really easy nowadays to jump on the hate train and assume everything is negative arround Chelsea, but you didn't by giving props to players who indeed had underrated season; Jackson, Caicedo etc.. Keep it up ! :)

So refreshing to see a non Chelsea fan approach this sort of topic without spouting the same toxic twitter narratives. Great video!!

As a Chelsea fan I must say you were really spot on with this! It’s very rare to find someone like you who doesn’t support Chelsea but still use real knowledge of football and spit facts, which is a big relief to watch. Keep up the work bro!

Watched you on Sky Sports on Soccer Saturdays now stumbled across your channel and I have to say as a Chelsea fan, you speak so much sense. No bias. Clearly you know your stuff. Great content.

Enzo was hurt from early November till when he got surgery so the majority of the season. People saying he sucks are dense

That Madueke penalty incident gets way more attention that it deserves. It happened once and it's not like it's some completely unheard of thing in football

ngl I didn't really focus on you as a personality until you started posting on this channel but my oh my I was missing out. Your videos are fantastically made and as a fan of one prem club who doesn't know too much about other clubs, these videos have been informative, insightful and a joy to watch! keep the amazing going and you will defo get more eyes on you

Maresca and Kompany will be the underdog Managers next Season. Right now nobody knows if Bayern and Chelsea are being reckless with their decisions or if they're actually upgrading. Let's see...

Malang Sarr is a name I haven’t heard in ages

haven’t finished the video yet but i’m just going to give some feedback on maresca’s appointment. in my opinion, it’s very easy to get a basis understanding of a situation going on at a club. however, most of time (atleast how it should be) fans of their own club are going to know more about the ins and outs of what is happening. there were good moments under poch and there is no denying the players loved him, but the “spike” in form towards the end was papering over the cracks. the forest and bournemouth games specifically come to mind of results that we didn’t deserve due to performance, but we actually got some luck at the end of the season. compared to earlier in the season when we were playing better but having a bunch of unlucky moments/mistakes. this along with virtually every game being a basketball-style up and down match isn’t sustainable regardless of entertainment.😂 drawing to sheffield and at home to 10 men burnley cost us champions league. whether maresca is the guy or not, who knows, but poch was never going to be the guy long term. i would rather get maresca in and actually allow him to grow with the sporting structure surrounding him. i am excited and hope he has success. also, love the content, joe!

For a United fan you have very good knowledge of our squad and I’d say just about everything you said was spot on👍🏻 excellent video

How have I just found this channel now? I've not come across a youtuber who knows ball like this guy. As a Chelsea fan, I found myself agreeing with every single thing he said.

oh its good to hear joe read an ad, glad this channel is taking off

Joe is a football fan and you can just tell. No bias just straight facts, even back in his football daily times he was always class. Big up Joe 🙌🏻

Joe was my favorite presenter on FD, always had the best vibe. Hopefully, we see more consistent content.

Thanks so much for the content, it's greatly appreciated Joe ❤

i’m a chelsea fan, i don’t agree with poch’s sacking but at the same time even when we won games we still played terribly, i personally think the players miss him more as a man manager and person rather than a tactical coach, i think maresca can deliver better tactics and get more out of our players but we just need to give him time and hopefully the owners don’t just sack him when we start to play well again

I was waiting for this video. Big up Joe

As a match going fan this is a much better list than expected... in fact I think I might agree with everything you said besides which FB will invert... I see it as a Colwill LB inverting into a 3 with Badiashille and Fofana, and Reece at RB going into the midfield with Caicedo, have Mudryk and Madueke holding the width with Enzo and Cole between them, and then Jackson up front (using the players we have currently).

with maresca i feel like he'll really like enzo fernandez and we'll finally unlock the best of him. I haven't watched a ton of leicester but i have a feeling enzo will get a ton of playing time.

Thanks for doing this!

bruh you know so much about our club than us, love you so much. Great content. Keep it coming

People clearly didn’t watch Chelsea most of last season we were frantic at the back and dog shit. We didn’t even look that great in a lot of the games in that 5 game run

Fantastic video Joe, been a Chelsea fan for 10+ years and always loved your content regardless them Man U ties. This one hit though, keep the videos coming bro!

Chelsea fan here. When Poch was sacked, I shared similar feelings of disappointment in the ownership. However, I think that the end of the season shouldn’t be the only way we remember Poch’s time at the bridge. Progress was made, but we conceded the most goals ever in a season. There is also rumors of his training leading to heavier injuries, and he did not get along with the board. I am not saying I am totally for BlueCo, but Poch understood and agreed on the hectic project. Towards the end of the season, he switched his opinion on everything and was demanding things that the owners already made clear would not happen. Moresca seems very interesting, and I’m excited to see improvements in the defensive areas. Great vid as always Joe! Keep up the good work.

Selling Disasi when he is a more than useful rotation CB? Also, he is overhated cos he was mostly solid this season And you don’t loan both Santos & Ugochukwu, you keep 1 of them for depth especially in the UECL Also, I agree about selling Chilwell but unfortunately can’t see a market for him cos who is going to buy a 27 year old injury prone player on 190 a week wages who got given a 2 year contract & the vice captaincy last year? And for Maatsen, there is realistically no way back for him at Chelsea especially after the comments by his dad

Lets go Joe! Your content is top notch mate! Keep up the good work :)

Would love to buy Joe a pint and talk about football. Appreciate his pragmatism and analysis, think we’d get on well, even though I’m a Liverpool supporter

big Chelsea fan, I agree I 100 percent most Chelsea fans can be impatient with players and tend to weigh the bad over the good loved how you covered the squad I look forward to future videos keep it up brother

Paez and Estevao are expected to stay at the club too btw

Would love to see you do Tier list for classic teams. Talking about modern stuff is great but who doesn’t like nostalgia

As a Chelsea fan who is also a Barcelona fan, I'm appreciating this video from the onset.

Really enjoy these videos, im a aston villa fan, would like to see you do a video on our squad

Massive fan of yours. Please do this for the spurs team!! Also. How have you not got a million subscribers!

First vid I’ve watched of yours as a Chelsea fan mate, fairly bang on with your analysis I.e recognising caicedo unlike most channels, fair play lad

I love that you actually watch Chelsea games unlike most presenters

Good to see some respect for Chalobah. Had some injury troubles but one of most consistent Chelsea players when fully fit and think he often flies under the radar.

Looking fresh in that Barca kit joey 👌what year kit is that ?

The most accurate video i've seen about Chelsea from a Non-Chelsea Fan, pretty much agreed with all of this. Great video!

Thanks, good video. But why all youtubers keep saying Caisedo will play nr6? I think Enzo will do it. In Leicester Winks played 6 and Ndidi 8, who is more similar to Caisedo.

The barca kit looking too good on you 🔥

joe i think that d. Datro fofana doesn't need a loan he can be a back up striker.. As Chelsea are in a ffp problem , its good to not buy another striker when we have 2..ik tht they're not very experienced but we can count on their techical abilities.

Never seen your channel earlier, but it's better late than never, is it. I stand behind every single word you said here, except I'd really try and work with Petrović because the talent is there, it would save money, etc. Nonetheless, you got yourself a new subscriber. Keep it up!

I agree with your entire list except for one pick: keep Sterling for 1 more season to help Mudryk. If you look at how Sterling went from just a pacey winger (Mudryk currently) to a good dribbler, solid finisher with decent vision, I think that's how Mudryk needs to develop. Mudryk just has pace and flashes of quality here and there, decision-making is often questionable, but all the qualities to become a world-class winger given time and the right advice. Maresca will help develop his game and Sterling as a senior winger and winner at City will also help Mudryk grow as a player. Sterling has been given a lot of unnecessary stick, but one more season to help the team as a senior player, provide cover in the squad, and ideally raise the amount Chelsea would get for him, I think he could leave in 2025 with his head held high and a few suiters in England and the rest of Europe. That makes 21 players in the squad. They then just need to buy one solid CB, ideally mid-20's who can slot straight into the 1st team and be a leader for the next 4-5 years; and a striker to compete with Jackson, ideally (but not likely) Osimhen who can be the main man, help Jackson grow as a out-and-out CF, and also lead the line for the next 4-5 years.

damn that barca shirt really looks proper on you joe

Whether you’re firmly ‘Poch out’ or you felt he deserved more time, I feel that nobody mentions the fact that Chelsea are so desperate for stability and cohesiveness. Regardless of Chelsea’s history during the Roman era, the truth of the matter is that we are still a team full of kids (most in their 1st or 2nd full year of senior football). Of course we had some shit results in the first half of the season, everyone was trying to gel together and learn a new managers tactics - that doesn’t just happen overnight. To me, it makes perfect sense that towards the end the season we were playing better as relationships were established and the players felt more comfortable with their duties and roles. I guess this is my long-winded way of saying that I believe Poch did enough to deserve to run it back next year. Before the Poch sacking and the FA Cup Final, this was the first time in a long time that I felt truly confident and hopeful for Chelsea’s future going into the offseason… now we’re back at square one all over again. I’d kill for some stability right now.

Loving the Barca top m8🔥

Top video uncle Joseph!

As a Barca fan, i can surely say that the shirt looks absolutely fab on you !

Beautiful video, beautiful energy.

As a die hard Chelsea fan, let me compliment you on your PERFECT list. Seriously, this was so well done. Obviously a lot of us don't want to see Gallagher go, but you clearly take into account the reality of the situation. What you had to say about Sterling, Mudryk, and Jackson's situation and abilities was spot on. Happy you recognized Caicedo’s actually great season. Honestly well done on this one mate.

Please do one of these for Brighton when they appoint

As a chelsea fan i think he is an upgrade. The last 5 games papered over a really bad season imo. People forget that without those games we wouldve been bottom half. There was a lack of identity and i think our personel will benefit from possession based football instead of transitional football and i hope his style will lead to the sales of people like chilwell and gallagher

I don’t think Gallagher will be technical enough to play JDP but I’d rather not sell him ngl

Monumental upgrade on Poch!

Joe GOAT of youtube football!

I’m glad Joe got his own channel I wonder if your old mates from football daily got their own channel??

not sure about this appointment tbh... sure he got Leicester promoted but he almost bottled autos!!

I mostly agree with this squad but the only thing i would change is to keep disasi , chilwell, and Sterling. Kepa would be a good back up keeper but i agree with usi g petrovic as the number 2 and bringing a new world class keeper in. I thought broja would have world class forward potential in him but that Fulham loan + injuries killed his growth in becoming a world class talent so shame to see him on the leave category but correct decision. Also to add with the napoli comment i would love to have a lukaku, oshimen swal deal as both forwards have had parts in their career where their despised their clubs actions towards them and this deal would work brilliant for both parties. Also to point out Hakim Ziyech is still apart of the club but we can defo agree sell category and also the likes of bashir Humphreys, mason burstow, angelo gabriel, and new signings estaveo willian and messinho would all fall in the loan category. Poch leaving the club was because of the boards stupid decision but i belive enzo moresca will be a brilliant replacement as he will bring the pep Guardiola style football just like he done at Leicester and could link similar with arteta at arsenal. Therefore with the right business and with out any ffp bad consequences Chelsea should have a brilliant season to look forward to. (I am a Chelsea fan if you think this is biased). UP THE CHELS!!!

Any link for the tier list?

Appreciate you giving love to Jackson. The hate he has gotten is crazy. He is only 22 and was so good!

I agree with every single decision as a Chelsea fan :D Very good take on the situation and we 100% need that starting GK and a backup striker for Jackson, as Nkunku hasn't been able to stay fit, I do have a feeling we might keep Casadei at the club as he has worked with Maresca like you said and he might have him involved in his plans! :) Great stuff though!

I agree except switch disasi and benoit and then id also keep some of the loan guys in house. Either that or pull up more academy guys. Its good to have depth and to be able to rotate the squad especially when you have the fitness and injury issues chelsea does

No bias but straight facts Joe. I absolutely agree with everything you said

perfect tier list

Joe talks considerably more sense than Rory Jennings and Joe isn't even a Chelsea fan. Great video joe. Thanks for making an intelligent resourceful video with good thoughts behind your decisions and observations. Not much i would do differently to be honest. My list of players Ins and outs is below.

You look really good in a Barcelona shirt Joe

Chukwuemeka will be the Dewsbury-Hall role

Only thing I will say is my understanding of the maresca system is that there is no bombing forward wing back. One tucks into midfield and the other tucks in to create a 3rd centre back. Therefore I struggle to see how Ian maatsen will fit this. Both Cucurella and James are 100% fits. Also unsure about gusto quality player but can he play one of the two above roles. I guess we will see The other thing I will say in terms of ball playing goalkeepers would you not say that kepa is the most natural fit?

That barcelona number is fabulous.

100% agree with this Joe

How I see it is - more modern proven tactics but with a less experienced manager. Poch is full throttle physical game plan which didn’t fit this squad who I think would prefer a more technical coach. In that sense sure it fits but can he deal with the Chelsea pressure we can only wait and see

Watch out for Reece James to shock us all by actually staying healthy. Ricardo Pereiras injury problems were just as bad in the previous few years and I have a feeling Enzo’s style of play contributed to his lack of injuries last year. Reece playing as an IWB could save his career

• GK* • Djordje Petrović • Marcus Bettinelli • Levi Colwill • Axel Disasi • Benoît Badiashile • Wesley Fofana • CB* • Marc Cucurella • ⁠LB* • Reece James • Malo Gusto • Moisés Caicedo • Roméo Lavia • Lesley Ugochukwu • Enzo Fernández • Carney Chukwuemeka • ⁠Christopher Nkunku • Cole Palmer⁠ • LW*⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Mykhaylo Mudryk • RW* • Noni Madueke • Nicolas Jackson • ⁠ST* Almost equal #CFC

As a Chelsea fan, I 100% agree with your analysis.

You forgot Slonina, hes out on loan too

You forgot to add Hakim Ziyech to the squad mate

Maybe I’m too high but I thought this was hector fort from Barcelona

Bro did you miss out Nkunku ?

Sterling will stay unless Chelsea brings in a talented wide left player Sterling has experience with the system....Mudryk may struggle...

Why am I seeing a video about Chelsea instead of United beating 115 Fc

Im not totally sold on anyone that's not Jose Mourinho. I am unsure about Moresca and rightfully so because the guy is unproven. But seeing as how he signed a 5 yr contract, I hope this means it's a rebuilding process. I am backing this guy all the way regardless of my doubts. I am a Chelsea fan and id rather be proven wrong about my doubts than be proven right.

Can you do one of these in forest and arsenal pls!😅🎉🙏

As a Chelsea fan, agree with most of these picks - Maatsen should 100% be our first choice LB

Joe: slags Barca at any given opportunity Also Joe: wears a Barca kit

I just can't keep watching after you said Gusto is REMARKABLE and one of the BEST young full backs in the WORLD 0.0

Shocking appointment. As an opp I'm loving it.

Kompany @ Bayern next my guy

Surely Maresca will now be under immense pressure to finish better than Poch because otherwise I feel like Chelsea fans will be asking questions about the appointment. Also, with his football, if Chelsea are not winning, Maresca's football is very difficult to watch at points, I feel as if there may be a chance the fans turn on him, especially with how prickly he is.... Let me know your thoughts!

yes joseph

As a Chelsea fan I think it’s spot on

It’s a risk but it’s a risk that could work, with Pep leaving end of this season or next he could fill that gap with similar tactics. Or he could be completely found out and be the next potter. Using Leicester as an example is difficult because his tactics need the quality of player to play it. Either way I think the other Enzo will be a totally different player under Maresca.

I'd be gutted if we sell Conor but that's not even the main issue. The fact that his price tag still didn't budge over 50 mil after the season he had hurts me. If you're gonna sell a talented English player who's had a brilliant season, you gotta sell him on a high price

I think they might be able to get top 6 next season with this new manager.

As a Chelsea fan, I agree with this list

i hate hate hate this move for the club im sure maresca has good ideas but poch felt like he was finally clicking with the squad and learning how to get the best out of everyone (look at caicedo and cucurella especially) and a complete change of system feels like it could do more harm than good

i think yes he is student on of the greatest mangers

I didnt support the Poch sack but its done and i like what Maresca did with Leicester. We just manage our expectations but there is a chance of this union working. Now to ur list. I think you sent too many out on loan. We need depth in some areas and not only quality but quantity. So i would keep Ugochwuku. He has been with the team and when he played he was far better than we thought he would be. He can be a good backup for our midfield especially knowing a good offer for Gallgher will see him go. I would keep Datro. Even if we get another established striker, Fofana has tasted the league and is better growing here than keeping Deivid or another youngster. He will get sufficient gametime from bench and with european games. Now if we sell Sterling and do not buy Olise, then Hutchinson should stay. I would not sell Disasi either. History has shown us that all defenders from other leagues struggle in their first season. Rudiger did, Silva did. Give Disasi a chance under a different coach. Even with Tosin coming in, i will keep Disasi.