But it is Chelsea’s lack of control during matches that is providing a test for him now. The 2-0 defeat at Ipswich Town means Chelsea have lost successive games for the first time under Maresca. They have failed to score in successive away games too and ended 2024 picking up just one point from their final three league matches.

Enzo Maresca delivers the diffidult verdict after Chelsea suffered a second straight defeat, to Ipswich Town on Monday.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has offered some praise to a Chelsea transfer target who completely had his team on strings last night.Ipswich Town absolutely shocked Chelsea by beating them 2-0 at home in