“He plays better for his national team, but not playing well for Chelsea” – Ashley Cole sends strong message to Chelsea coach after not giving Player enough playing time in the squad but ends up getting Man of the Match in his country last
Enzo Maresca’s limited playing time for Chelsea’s Noni Madueke is criticized by Ashley Cole.
In the wake of Noni Madueke’s outstanding performance for England in their Nations League victory over Greece, Ashley Cole has reportedly criticized Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca for underutilizing the winger.
Madueke, who won the majority of his duels, created three chances, and contributed an assist, was crucial to England’s 3-0 victory. He was named Man of the Match for his performance, which also demonstrated his inventiveness.
Despite his international success, Madueke has struggled for regular minutes at Chelsea under Maresca’s management. Guardiola’s alleged comments point to this as a missed opportunity for the club.
“Look at how he performs for his country,” Ashley Cole is said to have remarked. “Why isn’t he starting more for Chelsea? It’s a waste of his talent to keep him on the bench while others get repeated chances.”
The issue has sparked debate among fans and pundits, many of whom are questioning Maresca’s decision-making.
With Chelsea facing inconsistent form and dealing with injuries, there are growing calls for Madueke to have a more prominent role in the team. Ashley Cole’s criticism could increase the pressure on Maresca to rethink his approach and capitalize on Madueke’s evident potential.