Maresca calls Chelsea's 3-0 defeat worst performance

Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca has labeled the team's 3-0 defeat to Brighton as the worst performance of his tenure, highlighting a lack of shots on target and overall offensive impotence. This loss marks the second consecutive defeat to Brighton within a week, following a previous FA Cup exit. Maresca expressed deep frustration, acknowledging the disappointment of traveling fans and the urgent need for improvement as Chelsea battles for Champions League qualification. Currently, the Blues are clinging to fourth place but risk dropping lower if results do not improve. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville criticized Chelsea's performance, describing them as lacking penetration and effort. With only two wins in their last nine Premier League matches, the pressure is mounting on Maresca to rectify the team's downward trend.