Watch out Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea in crisis and could be left without a coach

Chelsea are going through a critical period in the Premier League and their manager, Enzo Maresca , could follow in the footsteps of Mauricio Pochettino , who was sacked after just one season in charge. Despite a good start to the campaign, the Blues have fallen into a worrying irregularity and now their future hangs in the balance.

The London side have only managed two wins in their last ten league games , a streak that has set off alarm bells. Among those most affected by this slump are Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo , who have not managed to maintain a stable performance.

According to former footballer Paul Merson , now an analyst for Sky Sports , the Italian manager's future will be decided in the next two games . "If they don't win their next two games, the manager will not be there," he said in his column. He also warned that Chelsea will face two of the weakest rivals in the tournament , Southampton and Leicester , so any other result than victories could seal the manager's departure.

Beyond the Maresca situation, Stamford Bridge is concerned about another scenario: the possible departure of its stars if the team fails to qualify for the next Champions League . And although it seems like a simple task, it becomes complicated if the club's current situation is taken into account.

Merson was clear on the matter: “Chelsea need to get into the Champions League to retain players like Cole Palmer, who will want to play in that competition.” The Blues are currently far from the qualification places and will need a comeback in the final stretch of the season to stay in contention for a place in the top five.

The former Arsenal player also questioned the club's transfer policy, which has relied on long-term contracts without concrete results: "Of all the players who signed for seven years or more, how many have really been successful?"

Chelsea have spent huge sums on signings, but their managers' plans have had little support. Pochettino 's departure after just one season is a reflection of this instability, and Maresca 's dismissal would only confirm the board's lack of patience.

With the future of the club at stake, the next few weeks will be key to defining Chelsea's direction and the continuity of its key players. If they fail to recover their form, the London club could face a new restructuring and suffer the loss of its stars.