Tension is reportedly running high at Chelsea, following a heated confrontation between forward Joao Pedro and manager Enzo Maresca that has sent shockwaves through the dressing room.
According to reports, the altercation began during a closed training session when Joao Pedro, frustrated by recent tactical decisions and his limited playing time, confronted Maresca directly, declaring:
“Either I leave, or he’s out of this team.”
The exchange is said to have escalated quickly, forcing several senior players to step in and defuse the situation before it spiraled further. However, the tension didn’t end there — one of Chelsea’s younger stars reportedly fired back at Pedro with a short but sharp response, sparking a wave of division among teammates.
Insiders describe the current mood at Cobham as “tense and unsettled,” with players and staff concerned about how the dispute could impact team unity ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Maresca, known for his strict tactical approach and no-nonsense management style, now faces the challenge of restoring harmony within the squad as speculation grows over Pedro’s long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
The situation highlights the growing frustration inside Chelsea’s camp, with several stars reportedly unhappy about rotations, roles, and recent results. Whether Maresca can calm the storm — or whether this confrontation signals deeper unrest — remains to be seen.
