Jamie Carragher has predicted that Enzo Maresca will not be Chelsea head coach next season, following the Italian's cryptic comments about a lack of support at the club. The former Liverpool defender believes Maresca's public outburst has created a significant problem with the club's hierarchy.
Maresca described the 48 hours after Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Everton as the 'worst' of his tenure, suggesting that 'many people didn't support us'. When pressed on Monday ahead of the Carabao Cup tie with Cardiff, he refused to elaborate, stating he had 'nothing to add'.
Carragher told Sky Sports: 'I don't think Maresca is manager of Chelsea next season. When you come out and speak on your ownership like that and you start going public, it's a big problem.' He acknowledged Maresca's tactical ability but implied the relationship may be beyond repair.
Despite the off-field distractions, Maresca is focused on reaching the Carabao Cup semi-finals for the second time in three years. Chelsea face Cardiff on Tuesday, with Maresca warning that 'the favourite can lose' and stressing the importance of developing a winning mentality.
