• We expected the usual early second-half tweaks, but he stuck with a system that clearly wasn’t working — and the team paid the price for it. There was no real reaction, no urgency, and it felt like the players got too comfortable after taking an early lead.

Jackson’s lack of maturity didn’t help, sure, but we were already trailing behind.The subs and changes came, but it was a bit too late by then.

Also, I remember Maresca saying in his presser that rotation was key because of the match intensity… so was Reece James in midfield really part of that plan? Because if that’s the idea of “rotation,” it’s clearly not helping our structure or rhythm.

Frustrating night — not just for the players, but the decisions from the touchline too.

Only Positive, Pedro Neto. He has improved massively, it's either the UEFA Nations league giving him confidence or we're just seeing another better version of him. Kudos 👏

🚨 Jorginho: “We knew we could hurt them in some areas, but they are secrets”

(DAZN)

🚨 Maresca: “The red card changed the game, it was very hard to come back, congratulations to them”

(DAZN)

🚨 Maresca: “I tried something new today with tactics for next season. Flamengo deserved it, congrats to them, that’s it”

(DAZN)

Botafogo vs PSG was one of those games were a weaker team beats a stronger one with a very focused and disciplined performance, but this was different. Flamengo were just straight up better than Chelsea and that is on Maresca.

2 seasons

17 yellow cards

2 red cards

2 suspensions due to yellow cards

It's not like this is the first time he's done this so the apology just sounds hollow.

Add in the time he tried to fight the Everton players after the final whistle, the penalty scrap he had with Noni and Palmer or the time he was posted with an onlyfans model and you gotta ask the question how often Jackson needs to show us who he is before we start believing him.

I don't care for what he has to say on social media after the match, only what he does during the match.

Not only is he quick to lose his cool, he's also an average striker that hasn't improved since he joined. We still have this transfer window to bring in another striker and ship Jackson out.

He isn't a 17yo kid who lost his cool once or twice, he is a 24yo wanna be leading striker with a serious attitude issue for a club that is looking to compete for major silverware. Two things that simply don't go together, period.

People might not notice it at first glance, but if you watch closely, there’s a clear defensive tactic Chelsea use during set-pieces or crosses into the box. The moment a cross is about to be delivered, the entire defensive line aggressively steps up towards the edge of the box , it’s a calculated move to catch opposition players offside. It’s smart, and when it works, it kills the attacking threat instantly.

But here’s the catch - it doesn’t always work. If the delivery is top quality, the plan can backfire. Take Gusto, for example: once the ball is whipped in with pace, his first instinct is to step up towards the box - line rather than stay with his man. And in those split seconds, if the opposition beats the trap, Gusto’s recovery run is already compromised. It’s a high-risk, high-reward approach that requires perfect timing — one misstep, and we’re chasing shadows in the box.

🗣 Frank Leboeuf: "They [Chelsea] finished fourth because the league wasn’t good last season and if you want too much and you expect too much from Chelsea you’re a fool.

You really are a fool because this thing is settled on something very fragile. They don’t have as I have always demanded one or two experienced players where you can put the basics on."

~ESPN