Enzo Maresca criticises Chelsea after witnessing ‘worst performance’ of tenure

The Blues suffered another heavy defeat at Brighton thanks to Kaoru Mitoma’s eye-catching opener and Yankuba Minteh’s double.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca thought it was the worst performance he had seen since taking over. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca criticised the desire of his players as he reflected on the “worst performance” of his tenure following a thumping 3-0 Premier League defeat by Brighton.

Six days on from slipping to an FA Cup fourth-round exit at the Amex Stadium, the Blues suffered a crippling sense of deja vu thanks to Kaoru Mitoma’s eye-catching opener and Yankuba Minteh’s double.