"The players want to play, they want to build relationships. When you keep chopping and changing then the players won't be happy. I think that will come back to bite them. If they are getting results all the time then you can't question it but if they're not, there has to be questions asked."
"We are in a moment, in an era, where anyone can say what they want. I completely respect [that]. I also said after the Qarabag game that, since I joined the club, it's also my view to rotate players, and no-one complained. The moment that you don't win games, I can understand no-one is agreeing."
Enzo Maresca rotated Chelsea's squad, making seven changes for the 2-2 Champions League draw at Qarabag. That marked the fifth consecutive match with at least seven changes to the starting XI. Wayne Rooney warned that constant chopping and changing undermines player relationships and could backfire if results slip. Maresca defended rotation as necessary across a congested season, called the era one where anyone can voice opinions, and highlighted squad quality including Brazil international Andrey Santos. Maresca noted rotation drew little complaint earlier and suggested criticism intensifies when results are not positive. Chelsea prepares to face Wolves next.
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