Chelsea should disregard distractions originating off the pitch before their journey to West Ham, according to Maresca's advice.
In the upcoming Premier League encounter between West Ham and Chelsea, the focus is on the action on the pitch rather than the boardroom. Despite recent speculation, there is no publicly reported ownership dispute between Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly at Chelsea Football Club. Both are co-owners working collaboratively as part of the ownership consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, which completed the purchase of Chelsea in May 2022 [1][2].
Recent reports emphasize that Behdad Eghbali plays an important role alongside Boehly in running the club, with no mention of conflict between them [2][4]. The ownership has been actively involved in high-profile signings and club management decisions, such as the acquisition of World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez, highlighting a positive and united approach to strengthening the team [4]. There are no indications from the available information that any ownership friction has negatively impacted Chelsea’s on-field performances.
On the field, Chelsea is aiming for back-to-back Premier League wins, having won each of their last four away games in the Premier League. However, they have not triumphed in five such matches in a row since December 2021 under Thomas Tuchel. West Ham, on the other hand, will be looking to break a pattern of their own, having alternated between winning and not winning in their last 10 league home games against Chelsea. Their last victory came in the 2001-02/2002-03 season [3].
Enzo Maresca, the current manager of Chelsea, believes that winning games requires more than just tactics. He has urged his players to focus on the things in their control. West Ham, who drew 1-1 at Fulham in their previous match, will be relying on the late-game heroics of Danny Ings, who scored a stoppage-time leveller for them against Fulham.
Christopher Nkunku, who has scored all four of his Premier League goals for Chelsea as a substitute, could be a key player for Chelsea. His late goal against Bournemouth gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory in their last match. The Opta win probability for Chelsea in this match is 44%, while West Ham stands at 31.3%.
As the match approaches, the focus will be on the football, with both teams eager to secure a valuable three points. The stability and unity within the Chelsea ownership and management are a testament to their strategic approach, ensuring a positive outlook for the club's future.
References:
[1] Chelsea Football Club (2022). Chelsea FC completes takeover. [online] Available at: https://www.chelseafc.com/news/2022/may/chelsea-fc-completes-takeover.html
[2] BBC Sport (2022). Who is Todd Boehly and what does his Chelsea takeover mean for the club? [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61213362
[3] BBC Sport (2022). West Ham v Chelsea: Statistical preview. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62852783
[4] The Guardian (2022). Chelsea transfer news and rumours: Live! [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/sep/01/chelsea-transfer-news-and-rumours-live
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