“He’s too lazy to press” “Start him instead” – Chelsea fans demands Chelsea star to start over 27-years-old Chelsea star after Fulham defeat
The tactical choices made by Enzo Maresca during Chelsea’s loss to Fulham have generated a great deal of discussion among supporters.
With roughly 20 minutes left in the game, the manager substituted Christopher Nkunku for Nicolas Jackson, the only change he made. The move has garnered criticism, with many questioning why alternative possibilities, including Joao Felix or Marc Guiu, were not exploited.
Some fans believe that Nkunku’s fit for the striker position is more important than Felix’s omission. An increasing number of supporters think Marc Guiu, who has performed well in the Conference League, ought to have been given an opportunity in this crucial game.
Chelsea Fans Reactions:
Vintage_Cfc: “Guiu was needed for this game more than Nkunku, and he would’ve definitely done more than Nkunku.”
Williams: “Honestly, there’s no point playing Nkunku in the PL again. He’s too lazy to press. Play Marc Guiu instead.”
Sripad: “So far, it feels like Guiu would have been a better sub than Nkunku today.”
InvertTheWing: “Maresca’s game management and substitutions these past two games have just been borderline dreadful. Unforgivable. The losses are largely on him. I guarantee you even small changes like Marc Guiu instead of Nkunku, both games are wins.”
Oluwaseun: “Maresca needs to bin this Nkunku-for-Jackson sub for any type of game. It was clear against Everton and clear today that Jackson going off and no actual striker replacing him just takes a lot out of us. Guiu will help occupy CBs, he will press harder, and be a threat on crosses.”
CBW: “Guiu is a much better option to bring off the bench to play CF and occupy CBs than Nkunku will ever be.”
Maresca’s decision-making in recent matches has come under fire, with fans highlighting his reluctance to rotate the squad effectively. As the team looks to bounce back, calls to integrate Guiu into the Premier League setup are growing louder. Whether Maresca will heed these suggestions remains to be seen.