Enzo Maresca has been named as the new manager of Chelsea on a five-year contract, just weeks after leading Leicester City to the Championship title. Matt Piper, a former Foxes winger, expressed mixed feelings about the news on BBC Radio Leicester’s When You’re Smiling podcast. While he was disappointed to see Maresca leave, he was excited about the new chapter for the club.
Piper emphasized that football is a game where managers come and go, but it is all about keeping focus on what really matters: the club, players and fans. He urged fans to maintain a positive outlook during this transitional period and welcome the opportunity to bring in fresh perspectives.
Despite potential challenges in convincing coaches to join the team, Piper remained optimistic about Chelsea’s future. He acknowledged that there will be uncertainty in the transfer market and a possibility of points deduction, but he believed that with a skilled coach at the helm, players would have confidence in their abilities. Piper anticipated that this period ahead would be challenging as Chelsea works towards finding the right candidate for managerial role.
