Maresca's weakened XI undone by Legia as Chelsea stumble through

Manager's moves will be scrutinised even further in the next day or so after the Blues succumbed to a 2-1 defeat. It could have been even worse.

BURNING BRIDGES: Legia supporters light flares on the stands during the Europa Conference League quarterfinals second leg soccer match between Chelsea FC and Legia Warszawa at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Chelsea 1 Legia Warsaw 2 (Chelsea win 4-2 on agg)

Much was made of the strength of Enzo Maresca's starting XI for what was seemingly a dead rubber game. It will be scrutinised even further in the next day or so after what ensued. Chelsea succumbed to a 2-1 defeat, but it could have been even worse.