Chelsea find themselves sitting bottom in a surprising Premier League statistic after the first six games.
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea sit at bottom for distance covered in the Premier League
Chelsea’s start to the season has been far from convincing. With only eight points from six matches, the Blues have stumbled in back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Man United. The bigger concern, though, is their lack of control and discipline. Three red cards in four games have left Maresca’s side chasing shadows instead of controlling play. The head coach now faces the tough task of lifting morale before a massive clash against league leaders Liverpool.
It’s not just the results that worry fans, it’s the effort behind them. The stats paint an ugly picture for a squad that’s supposed to be built on youth and energy. After six weeks, Chelsea rank dead last in distance covered across the league.
For a side boasting dynamic runners it’s a shocking drop-off. This shows in their pressing, defensive recovery, and second-ball battles. These are the areas where they’ve been second best too often.
Outrun and outworked
As per reports, Chelsea have collectively covered only 616.4 kilometers this season. That is nearly 80 kilometers less than Arsenal, who sit at the top of the same chart. It’s not a small gap, it’s a gulf that highlights how much intensity Chelsea are lacking.
For Maresca, this numbers can’t be brushed aside as early-season rust. Running stats don’t lie, they reveal work rate, hunger, and attitude. Chelsea needs to work hard if they want to compete with the top sides.
Author’s Opinion:
Chelsea’s biggest battle right now isn’t with their opponents, it’s with themselves. Talent alone won’t fix this issues. Head coach Enzo Maresca needs to light a fire under this team before their season slips away.
As featured on Chelseanews.com
