Enzo Maresca's Chelsea encountered the same game plan in the same building as their FA Cup loss to Brighton last weekend, and again failed to answer the bell.

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca could not hide his frustration after his rudderless side were thumped 3-0 away by Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday as they failed to get a shot on target.

Enzo Maresca says it was Chelsea's "worst performance" since he was appointed manager in July 2024, after his side lost 3-0 away to Brighton at the Amex.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has said "everything" went wrong as his team succumbed to a 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Friday, describing it as the worst performance of his tenure.

Chelsea seem to be becoming more wedded to Enzo Maresca's preferred style but results have been poor — so what do the numbers say?

When compared with the rest of the Premier League, Maresca is one of the latest to act, averaging 62 minutes to make his first substitution. Compare that with Unai Emery at Aston Villa, whose average is virtually half-time - albeit he has had to make numerous early changes this season because of injury.

Enzo Maresca accused his Chelsea side of a lack of desire as he labelled Friday night’s defeat to Brighton the “worst performance” of his tenure. Chelsea’s miserable run of midseason form continued as a sensational goal from Kaoru Mitoma was followed by Yankuba Minteh’s double.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was left frustrated by his side's display in Friday's thumping Premier League defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion.

Kaoru Mitoma gave Brighton the lead in stunning fashion, bringing the ball down with an extraordinary first touch before bending a finish into the bottom corner, and Yankuba Minteh added a second before the break.