Chelsea’s struggles under Enzo Maresca continued on Friday as the Blues fell to a disappointing defeat against Brighton, failing to register a single shot on target despite dominating possession. The loss further exposed the team’s ongoing issues, particularly their lack of attacking intent and poor decision-making in key moments.

One such moment early in the match summed up Chelsea’s struggles when Marc Cucurella ignored a clear passing opportunity to Pedro Neto, instead opting to recycle possession. Neto, visibly frustrated by the missed chance, showed his anger towards Cucurella shortly after.

The incident highlighted the cautious and possession-heavy approach Maresca has implemented at Chelsea, which has come under increasing scrutiny from fans. Supporters have grown frustrated with the team’s inability to turn dominance into meaningful attacking play, and their patience is wearing thin.

This latest defeat marks Chelsea’s third loss in their last five league matches away from home, further denting their hopes of climbing up the table. To make matters worse, many Chelsea fans left the stadium before full-time, showing their discontent with another uninspiring performance.

With mounting pressure on Maresca, Chelsea must find a way to inject more urgency and creativity into their play or risk further backlash from their supporters.