"Losses against Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Brighton have placed scrutiny on the Italian coach, yet inside Stamford Bridge the leadership group continues to project calm and confidence in his long-term project. Jacobs reports that the Chelsea hierarchy view context as crucial when assessing results. Remarkably, four of the Blues' last five defeats over the past six months have come in matches where they were reduced to ten men."
"This history of weathering difficult spells has strengthened the belief that consistency and patience are the right approach once again. There is also an understanding within the club of the unique demands of a 60+ game season. With Chelsea fighting on multiple fronts domestically and in Europe, ups and downs are considered inevitable. The leadership group continues to emphasise long-term progress over short-term turbulence."
Chelsea's leadership remains firmly behind manager Enzo Maresca despite recent defeats to Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Brighton. The hierarchy attributes four of the last five losses to matches in which the team played with ten men and views red cards as a significant factor skewing outcomes. The board treats current setbacks as part of the season's natural fluctuation during a 60+ game campaign and prefers consistency and patience. Past restraint during a difficult spell produced a top-four finish and two trophies, reinforcing faith in the long-term project. A key run of fixtures against Benfica and Liverpool awaits.
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