Chelsea's Enzo Maresca slams lack of support amid 'worst 48 hours'

""The last 48 hours has been the worst since I joined the club because many people didn't support me and the team," he said. "In general." Asked whether he was talking about the club's supporters, he added: "I love the fans and we are very happy with the fans." Maresca was responding to a question about the performance of Malo Gusto -- who had scored Chelsea's second goal -- before making his startling claim."

"Enzo Maresca said he had suffered his "worst 48 hours" since joining Chelsea after his team beat Everton 2-0 to go fourth in the Premier League. Victory at Stamford Bridge ended a four-game winless run but afterwards the Italian hit out at unnamed parties for failing to support him and his players, though he stressed that he was not referring to fans."

Enzo Maresca described the previous 48 hours as the worst since joining Chelsea, citing lack of support from unnamed parties while denying any criticism of fans. Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to move fourth in the Premier League and end a four-game winless run. Cole Palmer scored on his first home start since August and Malo Gusto added a second. Maresca praised the players' effort and adaptability, noting Reece James and Malo operated as midfielders, and highlighted the squad's learning mindset amid recent defeats to Leeds and Atalanta and a draw at Bournemouth.

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