“Maresca is obviously not happy with two of his key player and for valid reason. They keep doing what they want. He is definitely pushing for their replacements” – This is according to A former Chelsea FA Cup champion Scott Minto has revealed that manager Enzo Maresca is currently “unhappy” with two members of his squad.

Former Chelsea defender Scott Minto has expressed skepticism over a recent claim made by head coach Enzo Maresca regarding his goalkeeping options.

Maresca, who led Chelsea to a fourth-place Premier League finish and a UEFA Conference League title last season, has publicly stated that he is satisfied with his current goalkeepers. However, Chelsea’s pursuit of AC Milan’s Mike Maignan during the last transfer window suggests otherwise—despite Maresca’s reassurances.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Minto questioned Maresca’s comments, saying:
“They’ve reportedly ended their chase for Maignan, but I’d be shocked if that’s really the case. Maresca says he’s happy with his keepers—clearly, that’s not true. If Milan had lowered their asking price, Chelsea would’ve signed Maignan. That alone shows there’s dissatisfaction with the current options.”

Chelsea currently rely on Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen as their first- and second-choice goalkeepers, with Maresca frequently backing Sanchez last season. However, the fact that Chelsea were actively pursuing Maignan, despite those endorsements, has led Minto to believe that the coaching staff isn’t fully confident in their current choices.

Additionally, Djordje Petrovic, another goalkeeper on Chelsea’s books, is reportedly up for sale after being told he won’t be the club’s No.1 next season. This indicates a broader shake-up in the goalkeeping department.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has added that Chelsea are now being offered other goalkeepers, hinting that the club might still bring in a new signing ahead of the 2025/26 season.

In the long-term, 19-year-old Mike Penders is expected to be a part of Chelsea’s plans. The youngster, who is currently training with the squad at the Club World Cup, is highly rated at Stamford Bridge but may require loan spells to gain the necessary experience.

All signs point to an unsettled goalkeeping situation at Chelsea, despite public statements to the contrary. Whether Maresca will stick with his current options or push for reinforcements remains to be seen.