Chelsea will look to regain their footing this weekend when they host bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge, following a frustrating midweek draw against Qarabag in the Champions League. Enzo Maresca’s men were left to rue defensive lapses in Azerbaijan, where a 2–2 stalemate dealt a blow to their hopes of automatic qualification for the knockout stage. The result came just days after an emphatic league win over Tottenham Hotspur, highlighting the inconsistency that continues to plague the Blues’ campaign.
Maresca’s side currently sit seventh in the Premier League, with a tightly packed table offering little margin for error as the season approaches its midpoint. The Italian manager has called for sharper focus and composure, particularly at the back, as Chelsea aim to translate their flashes of brilliance into sustained performances. Saturday’s fixture presents the perfect opportunity to do so, as they face a Wolves side in complete disarray both on and off the pitch.
Wolverhampton arrive in west London without a league win this season and without a permanent manager after Vitor Pereira’s dismissal. Interim coaches James Collins and Richard Walker will oversee the team amid ongoing struggles, with failed approaches for Gary O’Neil and Rob Edwards adding to the chaos. With Chelsea eager to bounce back and Wolves desperate for a spark, will the Blues take full advantage of their visitors’ turmoil and return to winning ways? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.
