Maresca Faces Fresh Heat at Chelsea After Late-Game Calls in Sunderland Loss

Overview

• Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland at Stamford Bridge after a second‑half stoppage‑time comeback despite Alejandro Garnacho’s early opener.
• John Obi Mikel publicly faulted Enzo Maresca for substituting Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto in the 85th minute, saying the changes left the side flat when chasing a winner.
• Football365’s analysis says the defeat has reopened debate over Maresca’s position, noting pressure could rise further depending on upcoming results.
• TBR Football reports Maresca has 83 Premier League points from his first 47 Chelsea games, one fewer than Frank Lampard’s 84 over the same span.
• Coverage contrasts the current inconsistency and game‑management questions with Maresca’s earlier trophies, including the Club World Cup and Europa Conference League.