A win at Stamford Bridge is usually a cause for celebration, but for Enzo Maresca, Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Everton served only as a platform to launch a blistering attack on his own employers.

Despite stopping the rot after a shock loss to Leeds United, the Italian tactician used his post-match press conference to reveal deep fractures within the club, hinting at a power struggle that threatens to derail the Blues' season just as it was regaining stability.

A Victory Soured by Tension

On paper, the result was perfect. Goals from Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto secured three vital points, lifting the mood after a turbulent week that saw Chelsea stumble against relegation-threatened Leeds and suffer a Champions League setback against Atalanta.

However, the mood in the dugout was far from festive. When asked about the performance, Maresca unleashed a calculated verbal volley that stunned the press room.

“Since I joined the club, the last 48 hours have been the worst 48 hours... because many people didn't support us,” Maresca stated, his voice trembling with suppressed anger. “I am very happy for Malo [Gusto] because the effort shows they want to help this club.”

The Target: Boardroom Friction?

The outburst has sparked immediate speculation about who exactly Maresca is targeting. While he quickly clarified that he “loves the fans,” his refusal to name the “people” who failed to support him points directly upstairs to the club’s hierarchy.

According to reports from TalkSPORT, tension has been brewing between the manager and Chelsea’s decision-makers—likely the ownership consortium led by Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali. The friction appears to stem from:

• Transfer Interference: Continued disagreement over squad management and January targets.
• Job Security: Leaks suggesting Maresca’s position was under threat following the Leeds defeat.
• Tactical Meddling: Pressure regarding the usage of key assets like Enzo Fernández.

The Kenyan Perspective: Why This Matters

For the thousands of Chelsea faithful in Nairobi and across Kenya, this instability is more than just headline fodder—it is a source of genuine anxiety. Chelsea is one of the most supported clubs in the country, and the constant managerial carousel makes it difficult for fans to build faith in the project.

“We just want peace,” noted a prominent fan representative in Nairobi. “We bet our money and our emotions on this team. When the manager is fighting the owners, we know a collapse is coming.”

The financial stakes are also high. With a squad assembled for over $1.2 billion (approx. KES 156 billion), the lack of cohesion is a costly failure that baffles observers.

As the dust settles on the Everton win, the three points feel almost irrelevant. Maresca has drawn a line in the sand, and in the high-stakes game of Chelsea roulette, the manager rarely wins against the house.