Chelsea's season has taken a dramatic turn for the worse, and co-owner Behdad Eghbali has pointed to a single, pivotal decision as a key reason: the mid-season sacking of manager Enzo Maresca. In a candid admission, Eghbali revealed the club never wanted to make that change, calling it a policy break that negatively impacted the campaign.

"Our policy has been no in-season changes," Eghbali stated at a recent conference. "It’s not a change we wanted to make. It’s a change that had a bit of a negative impact in the season, when you’re changing systems and personnel." The fallout has been severe, transforming a promising start into a desperate scramble for form.

Since Maresca's departure and the appointment of Liam Rosenior, Chelsea's campaign has unraveled. The Blues have suffered exits from the Champions League, FA Cup, and EFL Cup, while their Premier League form has collapsed at the worst possible moment. A mere one win in their last six matches across all competitions has exposed a team lacking identity, cohesion, and the clinical edge required for a club of Chelsea's stature.

This stark reality creates a troubling contradiction in the club's vision. While Eghbali speaks of restoring a consistent winning identity and a potential shift toward proven talent, the current leadership—a rookie manager under immense pressure and sporting directors without a track record of building elite squads—paints a different picture. The disconnect is palpable for fans, with planned protests against the ownership highlighting the growing frustration at Stamford Bridge.

Eghbali insists the club is learning from its mistakes, but with results spiraling, the project under Rosenior risks stalling completely. For a club built on trophies and resilience, the path back to the top looks increasingly uncertain as the season reaches its critical finale.