Chelsea hero Frank Leboeuf has been critical of the playing philosophy of new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.

Enzo Maresca insists on passing out from the back, which cost Chelsea against Wrexham, as the Blues made two errors at the back that led to goals.

When asked on ESPN whether he thought playing out from the back was ‘brave or stupid’, Leboeuf said: “Well, when you miss it and you concede a goal, you look stupid. That’s for sure. That’s what it is, and that’s a fact.”

Leboeuf continued: “And I’m not sure, contrary to what Enzo Maresca says, that it’s proven that if you build from the back, then you’re going to score more goals than if you don’t.

“I’m not a fan of it. I understand that you want to keep the ball and tire the opponent and not give the ball away too easily, but it’s a risk.

“And sometimes, it’s too much of a risk for me, especially from goalkeepers and centre backs.”

Frank Leboeuf also told Enzo Maresca to perfect Chelsea’s passing out from the back in pre-season.