Chelsea may have booked their place in the next round of the League Cup with a 2-1 win over Lincoln City, but the story after the game wasn’t about the goals. Instead, it was Enzo Maresca’s Instagram post that caught everyone’s attention — and left fans buzzing with questions about what’s really going on at Stamford Bridge.
After the final whistle, Maresca took to Instagram to share a short message that shocked many Chelsea supporters. He admitted that despite the victory, the performance simply wasn’t good enough.
“We need to improve,” he wrote, accompanied by a picture from the dugout. Simple words, but ones that carried weight. Coming from the head coach after what should have been a straightforward win, it raised eyebrows across the fanbase.
The truth is, Chelsea’s display wasn’t convincing. They scored two quick goals in five minutes, one of them a stunning strike that could make any highlight reel. But beyond that, they looked shaky, disorganized, and at times second best against a side they were expected to dominate. Fans on social media were quick to react, with some praising Maresca’s honesty, while others worried about what his comments revealed about the team’s direction.
“Love the honesty, but should we be this poor against Lincoln?” one fan wrote. Another added, “If Maresca is already frustrated, what does that mean for the rest of the season?”
It’s not unusual for managers to call for improvement after wins, but the timing of Maresca’s post — so public, so blunt — has many questioning whether there are deeper issues behind the scenes. Was this a simple demand for higher standards, or a subtle signal that he isn’t happy with what he’s seeing in training and on the pitch?
Whatever the truth, one thing is clear: Chelsea cannot afford to stumble, even in cup competitions. The Premier League is unforgiving, and if the same issues resurface against tougher opponents, Maresca’s Instagram warning could be remembered as the first sign of bigger problems to come.
