Overview
- Chelsea beat Cardiff City 3-1 to reach the EFL Cup semi-finals, with Alejandro Garnacho scoring twice and Pedro Neto adding the other after David Turnbull’s equaliser.
- After the match, Enzo Maresca said he is happy at the club and confirmed he has not spoken to the hierarchy since his ‘worst 48 hours’ remarks following the Everton game.
- Outlets report board unhappiness with Maresca’s public comments, while bookmakers have Xavi as favourite to replace him, though this remains unconfirmed speculation.
- Pundit Danny Murphy cautioned that using the press to address owners could end badly, and ex-CEO Keith Wyness suggested Maresca might consider his position if there is serious interference.
- Maresca rotated his entire starting XI at Cardiff, fans sang his name at full-time, and Garnacho’s impact strengthened perceptions that his £40m signing is paying off.