'They text me!' – Enzo Maresca reveals how little he cares about Chelsea's 'bomb squad' with startling transfer admission

### تشيلسي‘s Transfer Shake-Up: Maresca Prioritizes a Lean Squad for Success

Chelsea’s new era under Enzo Maresca is taking shape with a no-nonsense approach to squad management. As the Blues navigate a crowded roster, the manager is focusing on efficiency, sidelining underutilized players and pushing for strategic exits to streamline operations ahead of the upcoming season. This strategy not only aims to foster better team dynamics but also aligns with modern football demands for agility and focus, ensuring the club remains competitive in domestic and international arenas.

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#### Navigating Chelsea’s Overloaded Roster in the Transfer Window

After an intense period of player acquisitions in previous markets, Chelsea now grapples with an oversized first-team lineup. A number of these athletes have been identified as non-essential, paving the way for potential departures to refine the group’s composition.

#### Isolated Training for Surplus Players at Stamford Bridge

Players not aligned with the club’s long-term vision are currently separated from the core squad during sessions. Notable figures like إنجلترا‘s Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are among those training independently, highlighting the management’s decisive stance on team structure.

#### Recent Departures and Maresca’s Detached Perspective

One such case involved Lesley Ugochukwu, who recently secured a £23 million ($31m) move to Burnley. Addressing this transfer, Maresca shared with the media: “The circumstances are straightforward. These players are in training mode, likely seeking new opportunities. But once they depart, it’s the club that notifies me via text or call.”

He continued, “I was just informed about Lesley’s switch to Burnley. Updates like this come directly from the club since I don’t track those earmarked for exits. My energy is directed toward session planning and securing victories on the pitch.”

#### Pushing for More Exits to Optimize Chelsea’s Squad Size

Additional التحويلات are on the horizon as the window nears its close, with Maresca emphasizing his preference for a compact unit: “Without a doubt, handling 25 players is far preferable to a larger contingent. Right now, we’re concentrating on our preferred group, and we’ll monitor developments until the market shuts.”

#### Maresca’s Promising Start and Chelsea’s Upcoming Challenges

In his debut campaign leading Chelsea, Maresca guided the team to triumphs in the دوري المؤتمرات and Club كأس العالم. Looking ahead, the 2025-26 الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز season kicks off on August 17 with a home clash against كريستال بالاس. Recent updates show Chelsea’s squad depth has been a hot topic, with reports indicating over 40 senior players registered last season-a figure Maresca aims to trim for enhanced performance, much like successful models at clubs such as مانشستر سيتي, where streamlined rosters have yielded consistent results.