Maresca Calls January Transfer Period 'Disaster' for Chelsea

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has described January as a 'disaster' due to intense transfer speculation unsettling his squad, contributing to their winless streak in the Premier League. Players like Renato Veiga and Carney Chukwuemeka are linked with moves to Borussia Dortmund, while Bayern Munich is interested in Christopher Nkunku. This transfer noise has affected players' focus, as Maresca noted, influencing team performance despite being satisfied with their play style. Chelsea has dropped from second to fifth place in the league, with potential departures of Ben Chilwell and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall adding to the instability. Additionally, injuries to key players such as Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez have compounded the team's challenges. Despite the off-field distractions, Maresca remains confident in the team's on-field performances and calls for adaptation to the unsettling transfer period.